Senior Accountant

Agency Dept of Public InstructionDivision Financial and Business ServicesJob Classification Title Accountant IV (NS)Position Number 60009529Grade NC16About Us The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state’s public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.Description of Work *This is an anticipated vacancy.
This position is expected to be available on March 3, 2026. *The Senior Accountant (Accountant IV) plays a key role in the Accounting Controls & Reporting section, serving as a subject matter expert in financial reporting, account analysis, and internal controls. This position facilitates the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and stand alone financial statements, while ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB standards, and state/federal requirements. The role also supports agency-wide internal control efforts through the EAGLE program and provides critical reconciliation and audit support. With responsibility for complex financial analysis, risk assessments, and process documentation, this position is central to maintaining the fiscal integrity of the Department of Public Instruction and may serve in a leadership capacity when the ACR Manager is unavailable. Ideal candidates bring deep experience in governmental accounting, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with North Carolina’s financial systems.Job Responsibilities: Account analysis to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), state and federal laws, accounting policies, authoritative chart of accounts, and the requirements of the Office of the State Controller for financial reporting.Assisting with interpretation and application of existing Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards as well as the implementation of new standards.General ledger, subsidiary ledger, bank, and inter-agency transfer reconciliations.Fixed asset accounting and inventory processes.Primary preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Reporting Package submitted to the Office of the State Controller and stand-alone financial statements submitted to the Office of the State Auditor.Primary preparation of annual risk assessments, performance metrics, narratives, and walkthroughs for the statewide EAGLE internal control program.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesRecruitment Range: $57,983.00 – $98,883.00Management Preferences:

• Thorough knowledge of auditing processes and procedures including financial and compliance risk· assessments, internal controls, process narratives and walkthroughs.
• Experience preparing Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR)
• Thorough knowledge of, and experience applying, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental accounting practices, and internal controls.
• Experience in analyzing data.
• Experience in written communication such as Standard Operating Processes (SOP) and/or, reports, and/or manuals.
• Experience in an accounting position in North Carolina State Government.
• Experience with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.Supplemental Information: The Division of Agency Financial Services performs all state-level financial planning, reporting, budgeting and accounting services for the Department of Public Instruction. It performs program analyses, internal services, and monitoring for the Department and is responsible for supporting the financial and personnel systems. There are five primary work groups in this division – Budget Management, Accounting Controls and Reporting, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing and Contract Services. The area is responsible for seeing that all the initiatives and legislative goals are carried out in a fiscally responsible and effective manner pursuant to legislation and policy. Responsible for recommending policy and process improvements and conducting analysis on data managed within the area.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, or a degree in business administration, finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and five years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/ financial statements and reports or equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO StatementThe 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: Tamara Lynn CherryRecruiter Email: TAMARA.CHERRY@DPI.NC.GOV

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