Business Officer II

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

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Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Assist with the development, administration, and monitoring of school budgets and financial plans.   

• Oversee accounting functions, including budget management, expenditures, reconciliations and financial reporting.  

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.    

• Reconcile approved personnel actions and salary control transactions.  

• Manage the approval of contracts, service agreements, and business-related documentation. 

• Support audits, grant monitoring reviews, and compliance reporting requirements. 

• Monitor and improve internal controls and business processes. 

• Assist with grant budgeting, reimbursement requests, and funding compliance. 

• Collaborate with school leadership, internal department heads and state agencies on fiscal and operational matters.    

Candidates should possess the following:

• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles and financial management practices.  

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare accurate reports. 

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, vendors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. 

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 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.

ASL experience highly preferred but not required (once selected, candidate will attend ASL classed offered by the agency)

Experience working in North Carolina State Government or public education

Experience working in the North Carolina Financial System, FIORI and Integrated Budget Information System (IBIS)

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.