Accounting Manager II

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Job Classification Title

Accounting Manager II (NS)

Position Number

60015640

Grade

NC20

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Division’s Primary Finance Manager, reporting to the IMD Finance and Grant Administration Deputy and the Division Director. This position provides advanced accounting management, oversight, administrative support, and overseeing all aspects of the Division’s financial activities while ensuring that all grant requirements are met. This position is the primary contact with FTA and FHWA on all finance related matters. This position recommends and allocates resources to achieve Division and section goals, secures and oversees consultant contracts as needed to augment staff and deliver special projects within the Finance Program and the Division. Interviews and makes recommendations for hiring; monitors project, section, and Division budgets via automated reports and manual queries from the SAP system. Creates custom reports as required, performs complex financial analyses, recommends policies and implements actions based on conclusions from analyses. Analysis of budget and accounting is an ongoing task with special reports and statistics run as requested by management or other IMD staff. This financial analysis results in the development of a cash spend plan with revenue projections at the beginning of the fiscal year. Identifies, implements, and monitors appropriate Performance Measures for entire grant administration and fiscal components of programs within the Division. Identifies, recommends, and implements changes to business processes within the Division based on performance metrics and key stakeholder requirements. Coordinates the programming of funds between Division leadership and the respective program managers. Develops budgets for all sections within IMD; present financial information to Deputy Director and Director; makes decisions on escalated financial issues; and confers with Deputy Director as necessary for resolution of higher-level issues. Guides, develops, and implements policies and procedures for efficient and expeditious financial workflows, training for Division staff in coordination with the Deputy Director. This position has purchasing authority for the Division; alongside the IMD Division Director and the Finance and Grants Administration Deputy and is in supervision of and coordination with consultants. This position is responsible for the strategic budgeting of federal and state funds including optimizing cash flows for the state and federal grant programs, management and supervision of grants and financial staff within the Division, planning for future funding to optimize project delivery, and performing research and analysis of financial and policy data for key Division decision making. This position addresses a variety of advanced accounting problems requiring financial data, performing analyses, and making appropriate recommendations to IMD leadership. Regularly engages stakeholders for feedback to improve process and communicates regularly and effectively on behalf of the division with all stakeholders.

Work requires complete accuracy and attention to detail and is reviewed by the Deputy Director on a regular basis.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 $70,478 - $123,336

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Considerable knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration as applied to government programs. 
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel and officials.
• Experience in MS Office productivity software including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Experience in the development, population and management of database applications.

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, public administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and six years of professional accounting experience in the preparation and review of interpretive or analytical accounting, financial statements and reports; of which at least two are supervisory; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Some positions may require certification as a Public Accountant.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, 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.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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:

Phagan Joe Hudson

Email:

[email protected]