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Accounting & Financial Management Advisor I
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Dept of State TreasurerDivision
State , Local Gov FinanceJob Classification Title
Accountant I (NS)Position Number
60009098Grade
NC13About Us
Our mission is to preserve, protect and sustain the state’s pension and healthcare plans, generate investment returns in excess of comparable public pensions, properly account for and report on all funds that are deposited, invested, and disbursed through the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, assure the financially sound issuance of debt for state and local governments, maintain the state’s “AAA” bond rating, and provide exemplary service across all divisions of the Department.
Description of Work
The primary purpose of this position is to perform a risk-based assessment of the fiscal health of local government units in NC. The assessment is conducted primarily through the review of the annual independent audit report submitted by each unit of government. This position involves assisting other staff accountants and management with projects that are required by the NC General Assembly and with internal projects developed by our staff. This position is responsible for providing feedback to project managers on any issues identified or recommendations for improvement on the various projects that are assigned to them. This position will also provide administrative assistance as needed to other staff accountants and management, including evaluating and testing of system implementations.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
The State and Local Government Finance Division manages the sale and delivery of most debt issued by the State and by local governments and public authorities and monitors the repayment this debt. The Division provides fiscal oversight of local governments and public authorities in North Carolina regarding their financial condition and compliance with governmental accounting standards, North Carolina General Statutes, and best practices in government finance. The Division serves as staff to the Local Government Commission (LGC), the North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency (NCCFFA), and the Debt Affordability Advisory Committee (DAAC) in fulfilling their respective statutory functions and responsibilities.
The Accounting and Management Financial Advisors assess and monitor the fiscal health of more than 1,100 local governments in NC. Units are assessed to determine fiscal and operational health, compliance with NC state statutes, compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, and compliance with federal and State grant reporting requirements. The assessment is conducted primarily through a review of the annual independent audit submitted by each government, and also through a review and assessment of the annual financial information report (if applicable). Information is gathered also by providing technical assistance by phone or email, and by visiting directly with unit staff and their auditors.
Job Duties:
- Analyze financial data provided in the audited financial statements t o assess financial health of local government unit’s and statutory compliance.
- Provide feedback and recommendations concerning the functionality of the risk-based process or any improvements to the process.
- Review certain financial indicators to ensure that worksheets or documents used in the review process are functioning as they should.
- Draw conclusions in the review process relating to whether the unit should proceed to a higher-level review.
- Communicate complex issues both verbally and in writing to others.
- Participate in research and writing of memos and blog posts.
- Work in a team environment to develop, maintain or improve internal business processes.
- Work on multiple assignments in a given day.
The Department of State Treasurer's campus is located on Atlantic Avenue, is surrounded by many shopping centers and restaurants, has access to a 24-hour 7-day a week free gym on the campus, and has free employee parking.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
Management Preferences:
- Experience reading and interpreting financial statements.
- Experience working with limited supervision in a deadline driven environment. Experience handling and prioritizing multiple assignments in a given day.
Special Note:
- If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements.
- Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.
Supplemental and Contact Information:
This position is subject to a criminal history background check through CastleBranch. In addition, one or more of the following may also be reviewed, depending on the nature and requirements of the position: employment history, professional references, credit history, and educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript). Applicants will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the background check.
This office uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with highly qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System ( OSHR - Work for NC ) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC Please visit : How Do I Get the Job
The State of North Carolina, and the Department of State Treasurer, is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference
- North Carolina Army National Guard
- North Carolina Air National Guard
- Must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.
Please note, 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. For your convenience a couple are listed below:
- International Education Research Foundation - (310) 258-9451 or www.ierf.org
- World Education Services Inc. - (212) 966-6311 or www.wes.org
If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please email Department of State Treasurer at HR@nctreasurer.com .
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.
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 or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
T he 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.
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