Accounting Manager

North Carolina Department of Commerce

North Carolina, US
Recruitment range: $63,727 - $102,000; benefits: s...
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline
Five years professional accounting experience
At least one year supervisory experience
The Accounting Manager will lead and supervise professional accountants to support the efficient administration of North Carolina's Unemployment Insurance system

Job Summary

  • The Accounting Manager will lead and supervise professional accountants to support the efficient administration of North Carolina's Unemployment Insurance system.
  • This role requires preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP-compliant financial statements while ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • The position offers competitive state benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Matching Summary

The Accounting Manager will lead and supervise professional accountants to support the efficient administration of North Carolina's Unemployment Insurance system.

Salary

Recruitment range: $63,727 - $102,000; Benefits: State Health Plan, TSERS, 401(k), 457 savings plans; Paid time off: 12 annual holidays plus vacation and sick leave accrual

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline
  • Five years professional accounting experience
  • At least one year supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of GAAP compliant financial statements
  • Experience with North Carolina Financial System (NCFS)
  • Understanding of federal grant and trust fund accounting

Nice-to-have

  • Proven leadership in accounting operations
  • Experience preparing sections of state Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
  • Solutions-oriented mindset in fast-paced environments
  • Ability to build high-performing teams
  • Commitment to continuous improvement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework
  • Five years of professional accounting experience
  • One year of supervisory experience required
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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