State Controller Financial Specialist I

State Controller Financial Specialist I

The Office of the State Controller (OSC) is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas at this time. Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check. The mission of the Office of the State Controller (OSC) is to protect the financial integrity of the State and promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner.

This position is based in Raleigh, but a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement is possible. This position does not require overnight travel. For CPA candidates, this position reports to a licensed CPA allowing you to fulfill the experience requirement for licensing.

Description of Work : This position is assigned to the Statewide Accounting Division (SA), Accounting and Financial Reporting Section (AFR) and is a member of the professional team that provides timely, reliable, consistent, and complete financial reports from the North Carolina Accounting System (NCFS) for central managers and agency management purposes.

Responsibilities :

• Create financial statements and note disclosures included in the State's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Consult and advise OSC management and agency fiscal staff related to accounting and reporting issues and solutions.
• Train agency fiscal staff related to accounting and financial reporting for the State of North Carolina.
• Develop and document statewide financial reporting policies and procedures.
• Review State agency financial reports for compliance with OSC reporting policies and procedures.
• Develop and produce interim, annual, and special reports.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies :

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements : Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 credit hours of accounting coursework; and two years of accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply" link on the Government Jobs website or visit Job Opportunities with the Office of the State Controller to complete an online application. Applications with "see attached" or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy.

The North Carolina Office of the State Controller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified applicants. The actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The State of North Carolina offers health insurance, twelve paid holidays, a personal observance leave day, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, dental, vision and other insurance options, and retirement benefits.