Salary: $61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-10473
Department: NC State Highway Patrol
Division: NC State Highway Patrol
Opening Date: 08/27/2025
Closing Date: 9/8/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Accounting Manager I
Position Number: 99999999
Salary Grade: NC18

Description of Work
***This position is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY to current North Carolina State Government and UNC System Employees and eligible RIF candidates. Temporary employees are eligible to apply.

Join a team where your analytical thinking and strategic planning skills can shine.

About NC State Highway Patrol

The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to ensure safe, efficient transportation on our streets and highways, reduce crime, protect against terrorism, and respond to natural and manmade disasters. This mission will be accomplished in partnership with all levels of government and the citizens of North Carolina, through quality law enforcement services based upon high ethical, professional, and legal standards.

The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrol's Fiscal Section is to ensure 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.

The Accounting Manager position is a Non-Sworn/Administrative position assigned to the Fiscal Section of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP). This position plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the NCSHP Fiscal Section, supporting management decision-making through the recording, classification, examination, analysis, and interpretation of fiscal data and financial transactions. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of internal accounting controls and will serve in a supervisory capacity for lower-level fiscal section subordinates. The Account Manager oversees multiple accounting processes, provides guidance on procedures and methods, and offers direct support to the NCSHP Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Job responsibilities include:

• Preparing year-end financial statements for the Office of the State Auditor, producing the required financial package for the State's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and performing complex accounting tasks across all Department Units.
• Contributing to the development of risk assessments, walkthroughs, and testing for the EAGLE program as required by the Office of the State Controller.
• Assisting with updates to fiscal policies and procedures to incorporate internal controls, accounting principles, and state and federal regulations, as well as managing financial reporting functions for federal grants, requiring knowledge of JustGrants and SAM.gov.
• The position provides training, guidance, and leadership to fiscal staff to foster professional development and ensure high performance; to include, completing performance appraisals for assigned staff, participating in the interview and hiring process, and ensuring accuracy and compliance in all assigned work.

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC18. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

State Highway Patrol 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. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. 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.

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

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and theories of accounting, auditing, budgeting or financial management, and knowledge of trends and merging technologies/automation.
• Thorough knowledge of government accounting, auditing, and reporting requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of the state's appropriation, budgetary, and accounting systems.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records.
• Ability to interpret complex federal and state statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to applicable programs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and five years of professional accounting experience in the preparation and review of interpretive or analytical accounting, financial statements and reports; of which at least one is supervisory; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NC SHP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

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:

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 were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NC SHP) 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."

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." 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.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. For questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Shane Searles, at
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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.

01

Are you currently a NC State Govt. / UNC System Employee

• Yes
• No

02

To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required Minimum Education and Experience listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are part of the application, and the answers are used in the screening process; all questions must be answered completely and accurately.

• Yes, I understand

03

Which of the following describes your highest level of education?

• Received a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting
• Received a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline with at least 18 semester hours of accounting coursework (Please attach your college transcript.)
• Received an Associate's degree in Accounting
• Received an Associate's degree (or higher) in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline with at least 18 semester hours of accounting coursework (Please attach your college transcript.)
• Completed some college coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline (Please attach your college transcript.)
• Graduated from high school or received a GED
• Did not graduate from high school or receive a GED

04

How many years of professional level accounting experience do you have in the preparation and review of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports?

• None
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

Please describe your professional level accounting experience that involved the preparation and review of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports. BE SPECIFIC. Include job duties and where this experience was gained. If you do not have this experience, enter NA.
06

How many years of professional level accounting SUPERVISORY experience do you have in the preparation and review of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports. NOTE: To count as supervisory experience, subordinate employees must report to you. Examples of supervisory job duties include hiring for a position that reports to you, taking disciplinary action, and writing performance evaluations.

• None
• 1- 3 years
• More than 3 years

07

Please describe your professional level accounting SUPERVISORY experience that involved the preparation and review of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports. BE SPECIFIC. Include supervisory job duties and where this experience was gained. If you do not have this experience, enter NA.
Required Question