Strategic Grants Accounting Lead

NACBA; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Finance is seeking a Grants Accounting Officer to lead fiscal management of grant-funded projects in accordance with NC statutes and grant agreements.

In collaboration with the Grants Team, you will manage the full lifecycle of grant administration, develop policies, train staff, and assist with audits. Location: Raleigh, NC; Regular, full-time; competitive salary range 80,000–100,000, with market range provided.

Qualifications

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

Analytical skills

Accounting skills

Problem solving

Proactive

Organizational skills

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field

Tools

General ledger software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wake County Finance is seeking a Grants Accounting Officer to lead fiscal management of grant-funded projects in accordance with NC statutes and grant agreements.

In collaboration with the Grants Team, you will manage the full lifecycle of grant administration, develop policies, train staff, and assist with audits. Location: Raleigh, NC; Regular, full-time; competitive salary range 80,000–100,000, with market range provided.