General Accounting Manager

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Accounting Manager I (NS)

Position Number

60076522

Grade

NC18

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

This position serves as a professional accountant in the Controller’s Office. This position oversees all accounts payable activities for the entire agency. This position monitors and maintains an adequate cash flow for agency financial operations in the amount of approximately $700 million dollars per year. The position supervises the operations section within the Controller's Office, with two direct reports, and nine indirect reports (professional accountants, accounting specialists, and accounting technicians).

The primary purpose of the Department of the Department of Public Safety Controller's Office is to ensure that all financial resources and funds are received, dispersed, recorded, and accounted for in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Department policy and procedures. The Controller's Office at the agency level has oversight responsibility of this department and is accountable to the Office of the State Controller for the integrity of that data.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $63,927.00 - $111,871.00

To view an example of total compensation, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/total-compensation-calculator.

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This is a full-time permanent position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.

We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.  

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented in the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources. 

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.  

Management Preferences 

• Experience with Accounts Payable, Cash Management, and/or Accounts Receivable processes.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures required by the Office of State Controller and State Budget Manual.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) relating to auditing, budgeting, and/ or financial management.
• Experience using the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and/or other electronic accounting system(s).

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.   

Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.  Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members. 

Military Experience 

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). 

A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled. 

For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government, please call (984) 236-0800. If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact Antonio Tisdale at antonio.tisdale@ncdps.gov or 919.457.1173.

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Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and five years of professional accounting experience in the preparation and review of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports; of which at least one is supervisory; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require certification as a Public Accountant.

This is to clarify that this position does NOT require a certification as a Public Accountant.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Antonio D Tisdale

Recruiter Email:

ANTONIO.TISDALE@NCDPS.GOV

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