Grants Accounting Officer

County of Wake, NC•Raleigh, NC

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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 actions, 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

Nice To Haves

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

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