Budget Officer
State of North Carolina
- Lenoir County, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for salary administration which includes salary reserve and lapsed salaries.
- Included in the Integrated HR-Payroll System (formerly Beacon) workflow for the purpose of position budgeting for new hires, salary changes from in-range adjustments, and when a position is realigned or abolished. Salary actions are monitored daily.
- Serves as a liaison between the Center and the Eastern Regional Controller's Office. As such, this position is responsible for the Annual Fixed Asset Inventory and the Physical Inventory count of all supply items as well as providing information for the Medicaid Cost Report and annual financial statements.
- This position has line management over the Patient Relations Office, the Cashier's Office, and the Budget Office.
- Must have a global perspective of the entire organization to assist as needed with strategic planning and forecasting.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.About the Department of Health and Human Services / Caswell Developmental Center:
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesTo receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all the following:
- Thorough knowledge of State budgeting, cash management and governmental accounting guidelines.
- Ability to interpret and apply regulations, laws, policies and statutes governing budget.
- Ability to collect and analyze information and prepare reports.
- Ability to frequently serve as an internal resource on financial matters with responsibilities including reconciling budget expenditures, monitoring accounts and explaining policies and procedures.
- Ability to identify, recognize, and resolve problems that have established precedents.
- Ability to work with people with courtesy and tact.
- Experience in the North Carolina Accounting System (NCAS), Integrated Budget Information System (IBIS), North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and Integrated HR-
- Three (3) years of experience in Microsoft Word and Excel in a work setting.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.Supplemental and Contact InformationThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-
employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy. Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations. For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at (252) 208-4293.Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website forJudicial Branch employees are eligible for the North Carolina State Government benefits package. The package consists of a comprehensive collection of benefit options including medical coverage, defined benefit retirement, supplemental retirement, flexible benefits, supplemental insurance, and other miscellaneous benefits.Employees of the North Carolina Judicial Department have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefit offerings depending on employment status. The describes benefit eligibility by employment status.