Grants Accounting Officer - Hybrid

County of Wake, NC•Raleigh, NC

5d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

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. 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.

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 skills with an ability to focus on the details
Solid organizational and time management skills
Solid computer proficiency in computerized accounting systems required
Thorough knowledge of applicable County, State and Federal policies
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Logic and reasoning ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Knowledge of government and foundational granting requirements and grants 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