Accountant I Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

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Accountant I 
Salary $48,222.00 – $84,388.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-09200 60081428 Department Dept of Revenue Division Financial Services Opening Date 07/28/2025 Closing Date 8/8/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Accountant I Position Number 60081428 Salary Grade

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Description of Work The North Carolina Department of Revenue is recruiting for an Accountant I in the Budget Services Unit of our Financial Services Division. The Division’s primary purpose is to support the Department of Revenue’s mission of funding public services benefiting the people of North Carolina, through the administration of tax laws and collection of taxes due in an impartial, consistent, secure, and efficient manner. This position reports directly to the Budget Services Manager and its primary purpose is to accurately and timely record the agency’s daily tax deposits, into the State’s accounting system. This requires attention to detail and an understanding of accounting rules and principles as well as the departmental accounting structure. This position is also responsible for the monthly reimbursement billings to other State agencies which requires the analysis of multiple budget reports and the extraction of specific data from those reports. As part of reviewing and maintaining Departmental internal controls, this position reviews and approves the bi-weekly accounts payable pre-payment report and is responsible for completing the annual EAGLE Internal Controls risk assessment and review. This position works closely with management at year-end for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) accrual reporting, is the designated person responsible for maintaining the fixed asset system to ensure completeness and accuracy of assets reported in the fixed asset system and serves as the primary backup to other positions within Budget Services.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
Some highlights include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 14 vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
• 12 sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
• Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
• The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Eligibility for Academic Assistance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Considerable knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices
  General knowledge of a variety of technology, financial systems, and software packages to create and maintain data
  Ability to interpret and apply common to moderately complex Federal and State fiscal regulations
  Demonstrated ability to analyze and correct financial problems and accounting errors and make minor adjustments to the accounting system and procedures
  Ability to prepare interpretive or analytical Accounting or financial reports

Management Preference:

Candidate with considerable work experience in Excel Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.
The Department of Revenue seeks to fill positions with the most qualified individuals in its effort to provide taxpayers with the most efficient and effective services possible. This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. “Tax compliance” is defined as having filed and paid all North Carolina State taxes owed each year leading up to the current calendar year or currently in a non-delinquent payment status with the State of North Carolina on taxes that are currently owed to the state. To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DOR welcomes attached resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted. Applicants eligible for veteran’s preference should attach a copy of form DD-214. If you are having technical issues logging into your account or applying for a position, please review the Get Help/FAQ’s information on the website. If you are still experiencing technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 919-814-1200 orHumanResources@ncdor.gov. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process, please call the agency ADA Administrator at 919-605-6074. Employer
State of North Carolina
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http://www.dor.state.nc.us/
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