Accountant II Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Accountant II State of North Carolina

• Dept of Health and Human Services Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $50,633
• $88,607 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications Accounts receivable Microsoft Excel Management Financial auditing ERP systems Mid-level Finance Public Administration Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Financial report interpretation Accounting Business Administration Journal entries Business 2 years Accounting Full Job Description Description of Work •Repost•Previous Applicants Must Reapply To Be Considered For This Vacancy•This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Has Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC •This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds.

“As Of January 1, 2025, The New Salary Range Will Be $50,633

• $88,607″ This position is located within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Controller’s Office
• Accounts Receivable Medicaid Branch, which is responsible for managing financial transactions in accordance with State statute and policies issued by the Office of the State Controller.

The Accountant II serves as a systems-focused accountant overseeing complex accounting operations tied to the Medicaid Accounting System (MAS) and the Accounts Receivable Module of the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS)

• the state’s enterprise resource planning platform).

This role supports monthly closing activities, reviews and reconciles Medicaid transactions, supervises accounting technicians, and performs analytical functions critical to the accuracy and integrity of state and federal fund tracking and reporting. The position works collaboratively with DHHS IT, financial offices, and third-party contractors to maintain accounting accuracy and support compliance efforts across systems.

Key Duties Include:

Oversee and manage the MAS Adjustments Register and month-end closing processes, including coordination with the Division of Information Resource Management (DIRM). Analyze, verify, and reconcile transactions between MAS, NCFS, and legacy systems to ensure accuracy of Medicaid fund allocations. Develop and maintain Excel databases used to automate reports and reconcile NC Medicaid cost adjustments. Create journal entries and validate general ledger records to reflect accurate Medicaid financial data and support federal reimbursement claims. Review and monitor cost settlements and program integrity transactions to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines. Ensure proper receivables coding for state and federal funding accuracy and support agency collections procedures. Supervise, train, and evaluate three accounting technicians, including task assignment, documentation, performance reviews, and recruitment support. Collaborate with DHHS teams, contractors, and stakeholders to troubleshoot accounting system issues and propose process or policy adjustments. Assist in development and implementation of system enhancements or procedural workarounds to resolve accounting system discrepancies. Support additional assignments as directed by branch leadership or the DHHS Controller. About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. About DHHS Office of the

Controller:

The Office of the Controller sets and interprets all accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Department as authorized by the rules and regulations of the Office of the State Controller and state statutes and executes all accounting transactions for DHHS.

Compensation and 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). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit website for benefits:

https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed “eligible” for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Proven experience working with financial systems such as North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) or North Carolina Accounting System (NCAS). Documented experience with reconciliation/ creation of journal entries and generating financial reports. Demonstrated experience performing accounts receivable activities such as balancing/ reconciling accounting transactions/ records. Hands-on experience supervising accounting staff. Management Preferences Experience using or supporting mainframe-based financial systems (e.g., MAS, WDA) alongside modern ERP platforms. Familiarity with Medicaid funding structures and associated federal-state matching requirements. Experience with complex fund coding for federal, state, and local cost allocations. 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 https:

//oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and two years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting financial statements and reports OR Equivalent combination of education and experience Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.