Aviation Financial Officer Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Aviation Financial Officer
Job Details  This listing closes on 5/16/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of North Carolina Salary $50,633.00 – $88,607.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05482 Department Dept of Transportation Division Transit Opening Date 05/09/2025 Closing Date 5/16/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Job Class Title
Business Officer I
Position Number
60015601
Salary Grade
NC14
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Description of Work Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation, a recognized leader in air mobility innovation, promotes the economic well-being of North Carolina by developing a safe and robust air transportation system. As the state’s aviation authority, the division manages state and federal airport infrastructure development grant projects, in collaboration with local government owners of the state’s 72 public airports, the integration of advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems for business and government use, airport professional development, aviation workforce development and flight services for state agencies. Primary Purpose of the Position The Aviation Financial Officer reports to the Aviation Director. The position manages the day-to-day accounting responsibilities for the Division of Aviation, including receipt, review, and payment of invoices, maintenance of the division’s project accounting structure, and initiating project creation and funding documents in the accounting system in coordination with the Division’s operating units. It provides customer-focused service to division staff and collaborates with the Modal Consolidated Accounting team to develop and implement related fiscal and financial procedures and processes.

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 $50,633 – $88,607 Management prefers career-oriented candidates with superior analytical skills, professional mindsets and meticulous attention to detail that are interested in working in a team environment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Intermediate knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Intermediate knowledge of appropriate business administration, purchasing, and budgeting practices and ability to research, interpret, and implement statewide rules for budget execution.
Intermediate knowledge of current accounting and financial management systems
Intermediate skills using accounting systems and MS Excel to generate customized reporting documents regarding any financial information relevant to the division’s operation. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other State, Local and Federal officials and the public. 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 detail. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive related experience, one year of which should be in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Val Smith, (919) 814-0566 It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. Employer
State of North Carolina http://www.ncdot.gov/