Supplemental Retirement Plans Accountant

About the Team

The Financial Operations Division of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer is responsible for the efficient and prudent management of state-held assets. The Division comprises four key areas: Procurement and Contracting, Banking Operations, the Bank Reconciliation Unit, and Accounting. The Accounting section operates under the supervision of the Departmental Accounting Manager to ensure compliance and consistency across all departmental accounting functions, managing accounts payable, receivable, month-end close, fixed asset reporting, and tax compliance.

Our mission is to preserve, protect, and sustain the state's pension and healthcare plans, generate investment returns exceeding comparable public pensions, and maintain the state's "AAA" bond rating. We provide exemplary service across all divisions, ensuring the financially sound issuance of debt for state and local governments.

The Department of State Treasurer campus is located on Atlantic Avenue, surrounded by shopping centers and restaurants. Employees enjoy access to a 24/7 free gym on campus and free parking.

About the Role

This position serves as a key leader in the preparation of annual financial statements and note disclosures for the Supplemental Retirement Plans (SRPs), ensuring they are ready for external audit. You will monitor and reconcile investment management fees and other accrued fees, preparing instruction letters for the custodian to facilitate payments. The role involves extensive interaction with the Retirement Division staff, external auditors, the custodian, record keepers, and the Office of the State Controller.

In addition to audit preparation, you will assist in the creation of the NC Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and manage special projects involving both divisions. A significant part of your day will involve working with the annual and monthly operating budgets of the SRPs to ensure all Board changes are implemented and that sufficient funds are available to satisfy operational payments. You will also respond to inquiries from the Office of State Auditor and the Office of the State Controller, communicating complex financial reporting information both orally and in writing.

Hiring Process & Application Instructions

This is a continuous posting with applications reviewed periodically until the vacancy is filled. Please note that this is a repost of position 65026094; previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

Application Requirements:

• Complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in place of the application.
• Provide comprehensive information in the appropriate areas, including Education (high school and all degrees), Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses.
• Supplemental questions are not a substitute for detailed information in the "Work Experience" section. You must provide supporting evidence within the work experience section to receive credit for supplemental answers.
• Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.

Background Checks: Selected candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check through Castle Branch. Offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of this check. Additional reviews of employment history, professional references, credit history, and educational verification may occur depending on the position's nature.

Status Updates: Due to the volume of applications, we cannot provide status updates over the phone. To check your application status, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications will be marked "Under Review" and screened by Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

The North Carolina Department of State Treasurer is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, complying with all federal and state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

In accordance with Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

The State of North Carolina is dedicated to providing a work environment free from unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. We provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.