Accounts Payable Supervisor

Accounting Specialist (NS) This is a supervisory position and reports to the Controller. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the accounts payable team of technicians to provide general accounts payable support within the Financial Services Division (FSD) of the department.The successful candidate will oversee the accounts payable processes in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS). This position is responsible for setting policies and procedures, tracking and reporting payment timeliness, developing and conducting training, and providing positive customer experience. The position works independently and is responsible for timely response to management assignments and division questions. Key Responsibilities: Supervises 4 accounting technicians. Timely and accurate processing of invoices, grant payments and employee expense reimbursements for the department. Setting account payable policy, developing procedures and providing training to department staff. Researching, analyzing and solving problems related to NCFS payments. Compliance with policies and procedures of State Controller, State Budget, and the department. Communication with internal and external parties concerning payment status and processing. Tracking and reporting payment timeliness and analyzing trends to improve performance. Management Preferences: Knowledge of IRS 1099 reporting requirements. Experience with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) is preferred but not required. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more. This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or other curriculum that would provide a core curriculum in financial management coursework from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate's degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of accounting or auditing experience; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four (4) years of experience as an accounting technician, three of which must have been at an advanced technical level 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.