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NC Department of Health and Human Services · 18 hours ago

Assistant Fiscal Officer

Granville County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$51K/yr - $89K/yr

2+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest agencies in the state, ensuring the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. The Assistant Fiscal Officer serves as a supervisory accountant, overseeing accounting operations for state-operated healthcare facilities and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Supervise daily operations of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations for special funds

Monitor staff performance; assign priorities, develop work plans, and conduct operational reviews

Review and enter general ledger journal entries and validate NCFS financial data

Manage month-end certification processes for accuracy and compliance with state requirements

Prepare and submit Medicare/Medicaid cost reports and supporting documentation

Compile statistical data to support indirect cost allocation and cost report accuracy

Develop and produce year-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP and OSC guidelines

Assist auditors with documentation and respond to internal and external financial reporting inquiries

Oversee patient fund accounting and monthly bank reconciliations

Monitor outstanding checks and assists with escheat reports in accordance with State Treasurer requirements

Qualification

General ledger accountingFinancial reportingCost report preparationSupervising accounting staffGAAP complianceOperational reviewsStatistical data compilationTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting

A degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework

Two years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting, financial statements and reports

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated experience preparing general ledger journal entries in a multi-fund financial environment

Proven experience supervising accounting or finance personnel and setting work priorities in a government or large-scale operational setting

Documented experience preparing or reviewing cost reports or financial statements, preferably in a healthcare or governmental environment