Accountant I Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Accountant I State of North Carolina – 2.0 Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $48,222 – $84,388 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications Accounting software Mid-level Governmental accounting Finance Public Administration Bachelor’s degree Accounting Business Administration Business Accounting Full Job Description Description of Work •This role is eligible to be Hybrid and has onsite reporting located within Raleigh, NC •The recruitment range for this position is $48,222- $71,070 The Federal Grants Accountant is a highly specialized role within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), responsible for managing and reconciling complex federal grant awards across multiple divisions and programs. This position ensures compliance with federal regulations by coordinating grant drawdowns, preparing federal financial reports, analyzing fund balances, and reviewing indirect costs. The role requires deep knowledge of governmental accounting principles, strong attention to detail, and experience with multi-year, multi-source funding streams. This position plays a vital role in producing reports used by DHHS leadership, the Office of the State Controller (OSC), the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), and the North Carolina General Assembly. Key responsibilities include managing grant reconciliations, compliance with the Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA), and preparation of financial reports such as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Assistance (SEFA). The position also provides technical assistance to budget and program staff and performs high-level financial analysis that influences strategic funding decisions statewide.

Key Duties Include:

Manage federal grant accounting activities, including fund drawdowns, expenditure reporting, reconciliation, and indirect cost tracking. Prepare quarterly and annual federal reports such as the ACFR, SEFA, and Federal 425 Cash Management Reports. Reconcile grant awards and expenditures monthly across multiple divisions, cost centers, and programs. Review drawdown requests to ensure proper coding, availability of funds, and correct use of Letters of Credit. Analyze administration caps and ensure departmental spending remains within allowable federal limits. Coordinate quarterly grant inventories and communicate with divisions to promote timely and full utilization of available federal funds. Track block grant funding, including carryforward amounts, and coordinate with divisions to develop expenditure crosswalks that align with state and federal requirements. Complete monthly CMIA reports, ensuring accurate federal fund drawdowns and compliance with U.S. Treasury guidelines. Assist with preparation of the state’s ACFR, including journal entries and accrual adjustments. Conduct grant audits and compliance checks to identify discrepancies and make necessary corrections. About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. About DHHS Office of the

Controller:

The Office of the Controller sets and interprets all accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Department as authorized by the rules and regulations of the Office of the State Controller and state statutes and executes all accounting transactions for DHHS.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit website for benefits:

https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed “eligible” for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Proven experience reconciling financial data. Demonstrated experience preparing financial reports. Experience with accounting software systems. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

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//oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting OR Equivalent combination of education and experience Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.