North Carolina
**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER**Job Classification Title**Accountant II (S)**Position Number**60037605**Grade**NC14The 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.**Description of Work**The Assistant Fiscal Officer serves as a supervisory accountant within the DHHS Office of the Controller’s Northern Field Office. This position supports accounting operations for four state-operated healthcare facilities: Central Regional, Murdoch Center, Wright School, and Whitaker School. Responsibilities include oversight of month-end close processes, payroll support, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance using NCFS and associated financial systems.
This role provides key leadership in financial reporting, ensuring timely completion of Medicare/Medicaid cost reports, year-end financial statements, and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. The position, also, supervises a team of accounting staff and coordinates with central office, auditors, and facility stakeholders to maintain financial accuracy and support departmental operations.
Key Duties Include:
- Supervise daily operations of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations for special funds.
- Monitor staff performance; assign priorities, develop work plans, and conduct operational reviews.
- Review and enter general ledger journal entries and validate NCFS financial data.
- Manage month-end certification processes for accuracy and compliance with state requirements.
- Prepare and submit Medicare/Medicaid cost reports and supporting documentation.
- Compile statistical data to support indirect cost allocation and cost report accuracy.
- Develop and produce year-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP and OSC guidelines.
- Assist auditors with documentation and respond to internal and external financial reporting inquiries.
- Oversee patient fund accounting and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Monitor outstanding checks and assists with escheat reports in accordance with State Treasurer requirements.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**## Salary Grade Range: $50,633.00 - $88,607.00## Recruitment Range: $50,633.00 - $77,230.00*Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.**The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:** Demonstrated experience preparing general ledger journal entries in a multi-fund financial environment.* Proven experience supervising accounting or finance personnel and setting work priorities in a government or large-scale operational setting.* Documented experience preparing or reviewing cost reports or financial statements, preferably in a healthcare or governmental environment.## **About the Office of the Secretary:**The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department’s mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary’s Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact.## **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 the website for .## **Supplemental Contact Information**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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: .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.In accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.
We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
*Application Process*
**Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.**
*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.* 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.* 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.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. 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 qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/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 .*Degree/College Credit Verification*Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. *Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.**Veterans’ #J-18808-Ljbffr
This role provides key leadership in financial reporting, ensuring timely completion of Medicare/Medicaid cost reports, year-end financial statements, and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. The position, also, supervises a team of accounting staff and coordinates with central office, auditors, and facility stakeholders to maintain financial accuracy and support departmental operations.
Key Duties Include:
- Supervise daily operations of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations for special funds.
- Monitor staff performance; assign priorities, develop work plans, and conduct operational reviews.
- Review and enter general ledger journal entries and validate NCFS financial data.
- Manage month-end certification processes for accuracy and compliance with state requirements.
- Prepare and submit Medicare/Medicaid cost reports and supporting documentation.
- Compile statistical data to support indirect cost allocation and cost report accuracy.
- Develop and produce year-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP and OSC guidelines.
- Assist auditors with documentation and respond to internal and external financial reporting inquiries.
- Oversee patient fund accounting and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Monitor outstanding checks and assists with escheat reports in accordance with State Treasurer requirements.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**## Salary Grade Range: $50,633.00 - $88,607.00## Recruitment Range: $50,633.00 - $77,230.00*Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.**The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:** Demonstrated experience preparing general ledger journal entries in a multi-fund financial environment.* Proven experience supervising accounting or finance personnel and setting work priorities in a government or large-scale operational setting.* Documented experience preparing or reviewing cost reports or financial statements, preferably in a healthcare or governmental environment.## **About the Office of the Secretary:**The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department’s mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary’s Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact.## **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 the website for .## **Supplemental Contact Information**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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: .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.In accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.
We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
*Application Process*
**Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.**
*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.* 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.* 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.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. 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 qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/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 .*Degree/College Credit Verification*Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. *Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.**Veterans’ #J-18808-Ljbffr