Grants Compliance Specialist I - Rapid Response Division

State of North Carolina • Charlotte, NC

2d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment. The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Grants Specialist I to serve within our Rapid Response Division. This position will help ensure grant funding given to North Carolina public entities are properly used. As part of our team, you will get to: • Work as part of a team to plan and conduct audits of a variety of grants being used by public state entities • Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs under an audit • Conduct on-site fieldwork, including information gathering and interviews, to determine: Risks impacting the program under an audit and to identify processes and controls that mitigate program risks • Review and analyze source records, programmatic data, financial and program documentation, and/or systems • Document the results of your work and any potential findings and recommendations

Requirements

• Skill in reviewing budgets, expenditures, and financial reports to ensure alignment with grant terms
• Ability to interpret grant agreements and identify allowable vs. unallowable costs
• Ability to detect discrepancies or misuse of funds through detailed ledger and invoice analysis
• A bachelor's degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution OR An equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to plan and conduct audits of a variety of grants being used by public state entities
• Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs under an audit
• Conduct on-site fieldwork, including information gathering and interviews, to determine: Risks impacting the program under an audit and to identify processes and controls that mitigate program risks
• Review and analyze source records, programmatic data, financial and program documentation, and/or systems
• Document the results of your work and any potential findings and recommendations

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
• Generous paid time off each year
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
• An opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level