Disaster Recovery Accounting Specialist - Wake County, NC

Agency · SafetyDivision · Dept of Public SafetyJob Classification Title · Administrative Officer (NS)Position Number · Grade · FLATRATEAbout Us · The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through ...

Job description

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Administrative Officer (NS)

Position Number

Grade

FLATRATE

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

Are you seeking meaningful and rewarding work in accounting? If so, please continue reading to learn more about this Accounting Specialist in the Controller's Office with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS).

This Accounting Specialist will support Disaster Recovery Programs by ensuring compliance with complex state and federal regulations governing fund disbursement and grant management. Position will review reimbursement requests, verify vendor setup in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), perform various accounting functions such as journal entries, expenditure audits, and grant reporting. Working closely with the Grants Accounting Manager and Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounting Specialists help oversee invoice processing, financial reporting, and internal control procedures. Given the high volume of grant funds ranging from $115M to $750M annually, this role is essential for maintaining accurate records, meeting financial obligations, and ensuring the agency remains compliant with diverse and evolving grant requirements.

About the NC DPS Controller's Office and Disaster Grants Section:
The DPS Controller's Office ensures that all department financial resources and funds are received, disbursed, recorded, and accounted for in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Department policy and procedures. The Controller's Office at the agency level has oversight responsibility of this department and is accountable to the office of the State Controller for the integrity of that data.

The objective of the Disaster Grants section is to ensure fiscal accountability of the use of funds awarded to the agency from various sources. This includes but is not limited to compliance, interpreting, and applying federal regulations, cash management and reporting of expenditures. The agency receives federal grants, cooperative agreements, state grants, and private grants.

This is a full time TIME-LIMITED position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited duration of time (with the potential to extend up to 36months).

This position is EXEMPT from most provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

The work schedule is Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $ 45, $ 79,504.00

To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.   

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants ho demonstrate Management Preferences. 

  

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.   

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.    

Management Preferences- (These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.)

• Knowledge of Generally Accepting Accounting Principles (GAAP), methods, procedures, and/or accounting practices.
• Experience reconciling financial data, documents, and/or reports.
• Experience using Excel. 
• Knowledge of governmental accounting related to federal grants.
• Experience with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and/or another accounting system(s).

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.  

    

 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program   

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit  to learn more.  

Transcripts  

• Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.    
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.  
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.  Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification:    

Military Experience   

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application. 
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:   A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).   A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.  

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.   

For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government, please call If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact Laura Holloway at or

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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, business administration, or another curriculum that would provide a core curriculum in Financial Management coursework from an appropriately accredited institution;  or Associate degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of accounting or auditing experience;  or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience as an accounting technician, three of which must be 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.

Recruiter:

Laura B Holloway

Recruiter Email:

LAURA..GOV