Description of Work

Are you a highly skilled financial analyst with an interest in governmental accounting? Are you looking to transition your expertise into a meaningful public service role? Join our team and make a significant impact on the financial management and accountability of public funds!

DST is looking for Accounting and Management Financial Advisors. These are full-time positions (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement.

About Us

The State and Local Government Finance Division manages the sale and delivery of most debt issued by the State and by local governments and public authorities and monitors the repayment this debt. The Division provides fiscal oversight of local governments and public authorities in North Carolina regarding their financial condition and compliance with governmental accounting standards, North Carolina General Statutes, and best practices in government finance. The Division serves as staff to the Local Government Commission (LGC), the North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency (NCCFFA), and the Debt Affordability Advisory Committee (DAAC) in fulfilling their respective statutory functions and responsibilities.

The Accounting and Management Financial Advisors assess and monitor the fiscal health of more than 1,100 local governments in NC. Units are assessed to determine fiscal and operational health, compliance with NC state statutes, compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, and compliance with federal and State grant reporting requirements. The assessment is conducted primarily through a review of the annual independent audit submitted by each government, and also through a review and assessment of the annual financial information report (if applicable). Information is gathered also by providing technical assistance by phone or email, and by visiting directly with unit staff and their auditors.

Job Duties

• Review a proportionate share of the 1,100 audited financial statements of local governmental units for fiscal health and conformance with Government Accounting Standards (GAAS), the federal Single Audit Act, and the State Single Audit Implementation Act.
• Assist governments or their auditors on items related to governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, North Carolina law, and other areas related to fiscal operations.
• Assist with the development of training for NC local officials, auditors as well as State and Local Government Finance Division staff.
• Assist with memorandums and Publications Research areas identified by management and develop web blogs, presentations, and memoranda to communicate how these complex authoritative documents, impact the accounting and reporting practices of NC local governments and public authorities.
• Attend online and/or in person training as required by management.
• Require occasional day travel to visit units of local government or attend training, about 10% of the positions time.
  
  

The Department of State Treasurer's campus is located on Atlantic Avenue, is surrounded by many shopping centers and restaurants, has access to a 24-hour 7-day a week free gym on the campus, and has free employee parking.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience with governmental generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience understanding or applying federal and state laws related to financial reporting and best practices.
• Experience understanding financial data to determine the overall financial condition of a local government.
  
  

Management Preferences:

• 2 years of experience directly with a local government or public authority in accounting, reporting, or budgeting.
• CPA Certification
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
• Knowledge of the NC Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act (G.S. 159 - Local Government Finance) and School Budget and Fiscal Control Act (Chapter 115C - Article 31).
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and four years (4) of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/ financial statements and reports;

OR

equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Note

• If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements.
• Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.
  
  

Supplemental and Contact Information

• PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE *
  
  

This position is subject to a criminal history background check through CastleBranch. In addition, one or more of the following may also be reviewed, depending on the nature and requirements of the position: employment history, professional references, credit history, and educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript). Applicants will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the background check.

This office uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with highly qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (OSHR - Work for NC ) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC Please visit: How Do I Get the Job

The State of North Carolina, and the Department of State Treasurer, is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

• Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference
• North Carolina Army National Guard
• North Carolina Air National Guard
• Must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.

"See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. Other attachments will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.

Please Note, Foreign Degrees Require An Official Evaluation For U.S. Equivalency, And Must Be Submitted To Human Resources For Verification. There Are Several Organizations That Perform This Specialized Service, Feel Free To Use Any Service Of Your Choosing. For Your Convenience a Couple Are Listed Below

• International Education Research Foundation - (310) 258-9451 or www.ierf.org
• World Education Services Inc. - (212) 966-6311 or www.wes.org
  
  

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.

If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please email Department of State Treasurer at [email protected].

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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Do you have experience providing fiscal oversight?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have experience reviewing or auditing financial data?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have a CPA issued by the NC State Board of CPA's?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Which of the following do you have knowledge of? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards
• NC Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act (G.S. 159 - Local Government Finance).
• School Budget and Fiscal Control Act (Chapter 115C - Article 31).
• None of the above
  
  

05

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of governmental accounting theories, practices and methods including, but not limited to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Boards (FASB)?

• None
• Limited
• Intermediate
• Advanced
  
  

06

Do you agree to the following term? This position is not considered remote. Currently LGC Staff is assigned one day per week plus one day per month to work remotely.

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Are you eligible to work for any employer in the US without work authorization sponsorship as of the date of your application?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. "See Resume" is not an acceptable answer for questions and will result in an incomplete application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information, including degree majors and correct dates. Failure to provide this information will result in an incomplete application and will not be considered for further screening. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education – including high school, Work Experience – each position should be listed separately, Certificates & Licenses, Skills).

• Yes, I understand and have provided all relative information.
• Required Question