Procurement Lifecycle & Financial Analyst
Quick Summary
– Manage the full purchase order lifecycle by creating, adjusting, and ensuring accurate coding and encumbrance tracking across financial units. – Coordinate with Procurement, Accounts Payable,
Demonstrated experience managing the full purchase order lifecycle, including creating, adjusting, and maintaining accurate encumbrance and coding records within an enterprise financial system.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
This role maintains operational accuracy by navigating financial systems, applying strong Excel skills, and coordinating information across teams. The analyst ensures data integrity by researching and resolving financial discrepancies while contributing to cross‑unit workflow efficiency. This position operates within the Finance and Accounting area of the Division of Health Benefits.
Key Duties Include:
– Manage the full purchase order lifecycle by creating, adjusting, and ensuring accurate coding and encumbrance tracking across financial units.
– Coordinate with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Budget staff to resolve workflow issues and maintain continuity across interconnected processes.
– Research, track, and resolve system data discrepancies, including financial interface errors and coding issues.
– Prepare journal vouchers and assist with technical accounting tasks that support evolving operational needs.
– Execute specialized quarterly inmate billing processes by reviewing data inputs and confirming proper system routing.
– Apply advanced Excel skills, including formulas, filters, and pivot tables, to analyze and reconcile financial data.
– Serve as a functional liaison between financial units to support timely issue resolution and process alignment.
– Maintain data accuracy within financial systems by validating entries, monitoring workflow status, and documenting corrections.
– Support continuous improvement efforts by adapting to fluctuating procurement needs and strengthening internal workflows.
– Contribute to operational stability by owning assigned workflows and ensuring consistent execution of financial tasks.
Requirements
~1 min readSome 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, banking, finance, business administration, economics, or related discipline from an accredited institution and 1 year of directly related experience
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience
The 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.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $55,221–$96,639 a year
- 24% below the $100,000 median for Financial Analyst jobs on Jobera (312 salaries).
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- United States
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 23, 2026
- First seen
- October 23, 2026
- Last seen
- October 23, 2026
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- 63%
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- October 23, 2026
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