Grants Accounting Officer

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.

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

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

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

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

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 8/22/2026

What Makes Wake Great

Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.