Grants Accounting Officer - req9573

Wake County Government; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Government is seeking a Grants Accounting Officer in Raleigh, NC to manage the grants lifecycle with fiscal oversight and policy support. The role collaborates with the Grants Team to drive compliance, budgeting, reporting and audits across departments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and at least three years of grants accounting or grant management experience, with strong analytical and technical skills to support county-wide grant initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Three years of experience in accounting, finance and/or grant management.
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grant administration, including guiding and assisting departments in the development of grant budgets, fiscal and accounting oversight, revenue tracking and financial report review.
• Reviews all grants accounting on a quarterly basis to ensure reconciliation of general ledger and reporting.
• Prepares the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal & State Awards (SEFSA) and work with external auditors to provide documentation requested on Single Audit grant requests.
• Provides technical assistance with grant accounting support to departments in the accounting system.
• Serves as grants administrator on county wide grants.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of County wide grants policies.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Grant management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

What You\'ll Be Doing

Bring your financial expertise to the community and join us as a Grants Accounting Officer!

The Grants Accounting Officer provides fiscal management and oversight of grants lifecycle for all grant-funded projects in accordance with NC General Statutes, County policies and grant agreements.

This position, in collaboration with the County’s Grants Team, supports the full lifecycle of grant administration, including development and updates of grant-related policies and procedures, employee training and technical assistance and audit assistance to County departments and programs as needed.

The Essential functions for the Grants Accounting Officer position include:

• Oversee grant administration, including guiding and assisting departments in the development of grant budgets, fiscal and accounting oversight, revenue tracking and financial report review
• Reviews all grants accounting on a quarterly basis to ensure reconciliation of general ledger and reporting
• Prepares the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal & State Awards (SEFSA) and work with external auditors to provide documentation requested on Single Audit grant requests
• Provides technical assistance with grant accounting support to departments in the accounting system
• Serves as grants administrator on county wide grants
• Assists in the development and maintenance of County wide grants policies

About Our Team

Wake County Finance strives to be recognized as an innovative leader in Government Finance, by utilizing leading-edge technology to improve business processes, provide timely and accurate financial information and enhance fiscal accountability. The Department supports and partners with other County departments and external organizations to provide efficient, effective customer service to residents, vendors and employees.

How Will We Know You\'re 'The One'?

• Solid analytical and accounting skills with excellent attention to detail, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems, innovate, plan and implement change initiatives and take action consistent with available facts, constraints and anticipated consequences
• Ability to be proactive, take action to achieve goals beyond what is required and take prompt action to accomplish objectives
• Ability to establish expectations and clear direction to meet goals and objectives and solid organizational and time management skills
• Solid proficiency in computerized accounting systems and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Thorough knowledge of applicable County, State, and Federal policies, including government and foundation grant requirements and grant administration

About This Position

Location: HSC Somerset Raleigh, NC 27609

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: 80,000 - 100,000

Market Range: 76,986.00 - 138,582.00

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/1/2026

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field
• Three years of experience in accounting, finance and/or grant management
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

Two (2) years of grants accounting or grants management experience