Accountant II

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Accountant II.

 *This is a REPOST of position 60036000.

Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered. *

• This is an anticipated vacancy.

This position is expected to be available on Aug 1, 2024.

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 reports in the Office of the Controller's Federal Grants Management Team and manages several processes related to the Department's special funds, including applications, billing, drawdowns and awards. It provides oversight and management of

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage federal grant awards from award to close-out, including review of reportings, reconciliation of ledger to federal reports and working directly with staff at federal agencies as necessary

• Prepare NCFS journal entries related to indirect cost allocations, federal cash drawdowns and reclassification entries

• Manage the collection and storage of federal grant documents and statistical information relevant to the grant award such as period of performance, federal assistance numbers

• Oversee work performed by DEQ Division business offices managing and reporting federal funds

The Division of Financial Services:

The Financial Services Division is a centralized organization committed to provide a variety of accounting, financial, budget and purchasing activities for DEQ.  Responsibilities include a broad range of departmental accounting functions in the following areas: accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, purchasing, maintenance of the accounting systems, federal funds administration, contract management, and financial reporting.

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.

Recruitment Range:  $49,158 - $67,592

This position is located at:  DEQ Green Square (217 West Jones Street, Raleigh)The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.  (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented experience processing financial transactions.

• Documented experience with governmental accounting principles and/or practices.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Grant accounting management, methods and/or practices.

• Demonstrated experience composing and/or proofreading correspondence, reports and/or other materials.

Management Preferences:

• Prior experience with the North Carolina Financial System

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, or a degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and two years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting. financial statements and reports; or equivalent combination of education and experience.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

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 and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Chris Rumsey at 919-707-8339 and/or email chris.s.rumsey@deq.nc.gov.

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