Finance & Business Compliance Analyst Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Finance & Business Compliance Analyst State of North Carolina – Dept of Environmental Quality Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $45,926 – $73,682 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Data analysis skills Mid-level Technical support Finance Public Administration Bachelor’s degree Accounting Contracts Business Administration Budgeting 2 years Accounting Communication skills Full Job Description Description of Work Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for a Finance and Business Compliance Analyst II. This position is Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA ) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with applicable State Benefits .• This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. This position reviews the activities of local governments funded by the Department Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure. As an Analyst II, this position works primarily on reviewing, auditing and evaluating complex construction projects for local government units that are receiving funds from the Department of Environmental Quality.

Other Key Responsibilities:

Ensure construction and engineering service invoices are within the scope of previously approved projects. Review of construction and engineering service disbursement requests are allowable costs for each funding program. Provide technical assistance and consulting to local governments receiving Department funds to promote continued financial and grant compliance. Identify and manage appropriate data collection processes.

The Office of Continuous Improvement:

The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) enhances the performance of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality by fostering compliance and efficiency across diverse projects. As a fluid team of multidisciplinary, collaborative problem-solvers OCI leverages business processes, data analysis, compliance, and engineering expertise to drive improvement. Embedded within DEQ Divisions, OCI is a hub of expertise, developing and strengthening processes and workflows that support DEQ’s mandate to deliver federal funding effectively and equitably for infrastructure, energy, and resilience projects. OCI is charged with helping DEQ teams solve challenges, break down cross-organizational silos, provide data strategy, technical support, and policy expertise. OCI’s goal is to deliver impactful results while upholding regulatory standards, ultimately contributing to more efficient and effective environmental stewardship for North Carolina.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina’s environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public’s health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina’s needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state’s school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

This position is located at:

217 West Jones Street, Raleigh NC Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following by providing detailed explanation of their experience: Demonstrated experience in reviewing and/or reconciling invoices for contracts. Demonstrated experience reconciling contract budgets and/or payments. Demonstrated experience communicating information using written and/or oral communication skills. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.

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.