Senior Accounting Technician

What You'll Be Doing

Join our team as a Senior Accounting Technician and help ensure accurate, efficient financial operations!

The Department Fiscal Operations Section is a vital hub of financial activity, made up of three key units:  Disbursements, Billing and Receivables and Grants.

As a Senior Accounting Technician, you’ll be at the heart of our fiscal engine, processing detailed accounts payable transactions based on fiscal policies and procedures with precision and efficiency. Your day-to-day will include managing trust client accounts, reviewing and processing invoices, requisitions, purchase receiving reports, preparing deposits and contract encumbrances all in alignment with established fiscal policies and procedures.

You’ll collaborate closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including County supervisors, front-line staff, internal team members and external merchant vendors. This role offers a dynamic environment where attention to detail, communication and adaptability are key. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, offering opportunities to grow and contribute across the department.

The essential functions for the Senior Accounting Technician position include:

• Review and process invoices, requisitions, receiving reports, and contract encumbrance payments
• Manage trust client accounts and prepare and post payments using an automated financial system
• Manage vouchers and process payment requests related to trust clients' essential needs
• Research and resolve accounts payable discrepancies
• Prepare fiscal reports and reconcile multiple trust accounts
• Process fiscal year-end transactions and provide technical assistance and fiscal training
• Other duties include cross training and special projects

NOTE: A criminal background and credit check will be conducted.

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)

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of job-related experience
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• At least four (4) years of accounts payable experience in County or State Government
• Three (3) or more years of accounts payable experience managing Social Security Organizational Representative Payee accounts or other multiple fiscal accounts
• Experience and proficiency working knowledge of financial data entry programs/software

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Knowledge of best practices and generally accepted accounting principles
• Solid multitasking skills delivering accurate, deadline driven results in a fast paced environment
• Sharp problem solving skills with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, determine solutions and deliver timely resolutions
• Adaptable to change and able to take on additional duties, including project assignments
• Analytical thinking, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities and solid organizational skills
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a solid record of delivering customer service excellence

About This Position

Location: HSC Somerset Raleigh, NC 27609

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm - Hybrid

Hiring Range: 26.44 - 30.84

Market Range: 26.44 - 35.23

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/28/2026

What Makes Wake Great

Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. 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. In Fall 2026, two at-large seats will be added for nine total commissioners. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2026 General Fund budget is approximately $2.1 billion, and the County has over 5,100 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.