[Remote] Accounting Associate (Executive Accounting Specialist Trainee)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Accounting Associate to join their Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management. In this role, you will review financial activity, prepare financial statements, and support accounting processes for grants, all while gaining valuable experience in state accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing agency accounting activity and supporting daily financial operations
• Help prepare financial statements and analyze information used for program decisions
• Review financial outcomes and communicate results to business partners
• Support accounting processes for assigned grants and prepare required federal reports
• Prepare reconciliations and review accounting adjustments for accuracy and documentation
• Work with accountants and auditors to solve issues and support business processes

Skills

• Three years as an Accounting Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) and completion of 21 college credits in accounting and an additional 3 credits in finance or accounting; or
• Two years as a Fiscal Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) and completion of 21 college credits in accounting and an additional 3 credits in finance or accounting; or
• A bachelor's degree including 21 credits in accounting and an additional 3 credits in finance or accounting; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 21 college credits in accounting and an additional 3 credits in finance or accounting
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree
• You must meet the PA residency requirement
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

Benefits

• We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
• We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
• Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
• As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
• Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, occasional in-office days may be required. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

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