Accounting Specialist (60010757) Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Accounting Specialist (60010757) State of North Carolina – Dept of Justice Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $43,738 – $76,542 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Parental leave Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Accounts payable Financial auditing Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Bachelor’s degree Accounting Business Administration Associate’s degree Accounting Full Job Description Description of Work Not sure you meet all listed requirements? Let our team take a look. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO

$43,738 – $70,000. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate’s education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity. This position serves as an Accounts Payable Lead Worker for the State Crime Laboratory. This position will work closely with the Forensic Scientist Managers over the Administrative Operations Section on financial program monitoring of Crime Laboratory grants and general cost center funds. This position will have oversight of the day-to-day flow of work for AP staff in the Crime Laboratory and will train and coach AP staff as needed. Some travel, including some overnight stays are required. Selected candidate will undergo a background and records check. Note to

Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC11. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result. The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.

Division Information:

The primary purpose of the State Crime Laboratory is to accept, find, preserve and provide scientific forensic analysis of evidence for the criminal justice community. The forensic services provided include in-lab analyses, technical field assistance, and expert witness testimony in the following areas: Digital Evidence, Drug Chemistry, Firearm & Tool Mark, Forensic Biology, DNA Database, Latent Evidence, Toxicology and Trace Evidence. The Administrative Operations Section is located in Raleigh at Laboratory Headquarters on Tryon Road. The Administrative Section is responsible for business and logistical operations to include facility management activities, security for the laboratory system, purchasing, shipping and receiving equipment, inventory and property control, fleet management, mail and freight services, expendables warehouse, credit card management, telephone systems and janitorial services.

Department Information:

The North Carolina Department of Justice works to prevent crime and support law enforcement, to safeguard consumers, and to defend the State, its people, and their constitutional rights. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Documented experience auditing accounts payable transactions. Documented experience reconciling grant transactions. Ability to verify and ensure accuracy and validity of moderately complex transactions. Ability to examine accounting records to assure adherence to accounting standards and regulations. (

Examples:

variety of funding sources with different reporting cycles and standards; re-investment of funds and accountability for the more complex funding sources.) Ability to maintain and manage accounting records of moderate variety and complexity, including preparation of financial statements and reports. (

Examples:

research, compile, and analyze information; prepare statistics; write/draft reports; make recommendations for resolution.) Ability to explain and interpret financial information. Ability to resolve problems of moderate complexity. Ability to make suggestions for and/or implement process improvements in the work unit. 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, or other curriculum that would provide a core curriculum in financial management coursework from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate’s degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of accounting or auditing experience; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four (4) years of experience as an accounting technician, three of which must have been at an advanced technical level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Resumes and cover letters:

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer. Using the terms “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.

Transcripts:

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application. If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable. Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency. Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Application status:

To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled. If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office. The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.

CONTACT INFORMATION

NC Department of Justice Human Resources 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.