Financial Analyst I

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Administration Job Classification Title Financial Analyst I (NS) Position Number 60056408 Grade NC12 The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work This position assists with the preparation of the Department’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), assisting with the accrual process, lease accounting, preparation of year end journal entries, worksheets, and footnotes. This position assists in the preparation of various required cost reports, monthly allocations for the Department, EAGLE (Enhancing Accountability in Government through Leadership and Education), Annual inventory, monthly bank reconciliations and other duties as assigned. Provides leadership and coordinates the development of and changes to fiscal policy, ensuring the Department’s fiscal policy follows all State and Federal laws and regulations. Key Responsibilities ~Assists with the preparation of the Department’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), ensuring financial information is accurate, complete, GAAP-compliant, and submitted timely. ~ Assists with accruals, lease accounting, year-end journal entries, worksheets, and financial statement footnotes. ~ Prepares cost reports, monthly allocations, annual inventory, and other required financial reports. ~ Performs complex monthly reconciliations, including fixed assets, disbursing accounts, and bank accounts. ~ Supports EAGLE internal control documentation and evaluation processes. ~ Provides leadership in developing and updating fiscal policies to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $47,703 - $83,479Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), GASB, business practices, policies and procedures Knowledge of federal and state policies and procedures for financial monitoring Experience working with Inventory valuation reconciliation and EAGLE (Internal Controls) Experience preparing recommendations supported by facts and preparing and analyzing financial information involving existing issues pertaining to the subject area and presenting it in oral and/or written form. Posting Will Close The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date Benefits Package Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. Application Process NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include: Complete education history (including high school) Full work experience details Certificates and licenses, if applicable Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incompleted applications may impact screening and salary determination. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen. If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered. Education Equivalency Verification The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at Veterans’ and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. PREA Requirement The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. 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, banking, finance, business administration, economics, or a related discipline from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr