Financial Analyst I

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Basic knowledge of the general principles of financial management, investment capital risk analysis, debt management, and generally accepted accounting principles and/or investment practices.

• Basic knowledge of current federal, state and local government programs.

• Basic problem-solving skills to interpret compliance and report findings to management.

• Basic project management skills to work as a team to develop new processes and procedures based upon changes in laws and regulations or industry practice.

• Experience reviewing and documenting compliance with laws and regulations.

Some 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 healthcare administration, accounting, banking, finance, business administration, economics, or a related discipline from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management Preference:

• Candidates with two or more years of related healthcare International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10),Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)

• Understanding of CPT codes, HCPCS codes, ICD-10 codes, comprehensive Healthcare Methodologies

• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid rules (understandings)

• at least 2 years of experience in the healthcare billing and reimbursement (preferable reimbursement side)

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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