Disaster Recovery Accounting Specialist

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Accounting Specialist (S)

Position Number

65042058

Grade

NC11

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 a meaningful, rewarding, and challenging career in accounting? If so, continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

The Accounting Specialist supports Disaster Recovery Programs by ensuring compliance with complex state and federal regulations governing disbursement of funds and grant management. The specialist will review reimbursement requests, verify vendor setup in the North Carolina Accounting System, 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 specialist helps 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.

In this position, the specialist will be expected to verify accounting documents (for accuracy and completeness) in order to present the findings in oral and written form, along with maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of related contact agencies, departmental staff, and the general public by demonstrating knowledge of state financial regulations and federal grant requirements.

The primary purpose of the Department of Public Safety Controller’s Office is to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Department policies and procedures to ensure that all departmental financial resources and funds are received, disbursed, recorded, and accounted for in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.

The Controller’s Office at the agency level has oversight responsibility for the department and is accountable to the Office of the State Controller to preserve 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $45,431.00 - $79,504.00

This is a full-time, TIME-LIMITED, position (40 hours per week) for a limited duration of time (with the potential to extend up to 36 months), with State Benefits including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

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.

To view an example of total compensation, please visit 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 who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented in 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. For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions .

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

Management Preferences

• •Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), methods, procedures, and/or accounting practices
• •Experience reconciling financial data, documents, and/or reports
• •Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel functions
• •Experience using the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and/or other electronic accounting system(s)
• •Experience with state and/or federal grants

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 www.studentaid.gov 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: https://www.naces.org/members .

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