Accountant II State of North Carolina 189 reviews - Wake County, NC $46,203 - $73,924 a year For current State employees, please note that as of June 1, 2018, promotional priority and salary administration will be made based on the new Statewide NC Classification System. This position will be classified as an Accountant II GN12 in the new Statewide NC Classification System effective June 1, 2018. THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $46,203 - $57,546 Do you have an accounting or financial management background in local government accounting? Do you enjoy consulting on best governmental financial practices? If so, the Department of State Treasurer's Fiscal Management section in the State and Local Government Division has an opportunity for you. The Fiscal Management Section monitors the financial condition and fiscal operations of more than 1300 local governmental units, public authorities, and charter schools in North Carolina to ensure compliance with North Carolina statutes and maintenance of sound financial condition. The Fiscal Management Section provides consulting services to guide and support local governments in their fiscal operations. The Department of State Treasurer's campus is located off Atlantic Avenue, is surrounded by many shopping centers and food restaurants, has a 24-hour 7-day a week free gym on the campus, offers a competitive benefit package, and has free employee parking. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION This accountant will: * provide consulting services to local governments regarding financial health and best fiscal practices * assist local governments and public authorities in complying with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act and analyze GAAP financial statements, especially with respect to changes required by the implementation of new governmental accounting standards * review statements for compliance with Federal and State requirements * assist with developing and maintaining written guidance including illustrative financial statements * limited travel and public speaking within the State is necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies * thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application to governmental accounting * thorough knowledge of applicable information technology to perform accounting duties. * ability to compile, monitor, examine, and analyze moderately complex financial statements/reports/accounts for accuracy, integrity, and conformance to generally accepted accounting principles and best practices. Some of the complex financial issues that may be encountered include (but are not limited to) implementation of new GASB standards, accounting for debt refunds, interest rate swaps, sale or decommissioning of assets, cost allocations, grant accounting, and budgetary accounting. Financial statements may include multiple governmental, proprietary, fiduciary and permanent funds and sub-funds as well as Federal and/or State Compliance reports. * ability to identify substantive issues and thoroughly and accurately research and analyze them * ability to prepare, disseminate, and interpret financial reports, and to serve as technical advisor on fiscal management and reporting issues * ability to identify and properly document changing requirements and problems regarding management needs, fiscal procedures, account structures or reports, and accounting systems * ability to evaluate and properly document systems of internal control and recommend needed improvements/changes. * ability to assess and resolve unprecedented problems that require research and review of policy, procedures, accounting standards and regulations, and to apply judgment for problem resolutions * ability to prepare written and/or technical products which convey concise, comprehensive, and accurate findings and conform to guidelines, and to provide appropriate documentation to support conclusions * ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success * ability to modify delivery, language, or content to suit the characteristics and needs of the audience MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES: 4 year degree in accounting or business with 24 semester hours of accounting; 2 years' experience in accounting or auditing, prefer some direct experience with local governments Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 two years of accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/ financial statements and reports; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 21 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Accountant First Benefits Insurance Mutual, inc. - Raleigh, NC 5 days ago Easily apply Accountant IQVIA - Raleigh, NC 4 days ago Temporary Accounting/Accountant Pool at UNC C... 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