Budget Officer

Description of Work

The Budget Officer monitors and revises the budget that has been enacted by the NC General Assembly and ensures that all budget expenditures are made within established budgetary guidelines. This position functions as the technical expert on the North Carolina Financial System, NC Integrated Budget Information System, and various other reporting systems and must have a thorough knowledge of these systems in order to analyze, process, retrieve, and report on the financial data from several budget codes. This position consults with managers throughout the Center and answers any questions they might have concerning their department budget. Job responsibilities include the following:

• 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 Location: Administration Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. About the Department of Health and Human Services / Caswell Developmental Center:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive related experience, two years of which should be in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The 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 for State Benefits