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Grant Accountant
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Onslow County, NC
Jacksonville, NC (In Person)
$74,049 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Opportunities Job Opportunities powered by NEOGOV ® Grant Accountant Print Apply Grant Accountant Salary $64,390.50 - $83,707.65 Annually Location Jacksonville, NC Job Type Full-Time Job Number 413000095 MAY 2026 Department Finance Opening Date 05/07/2026 Closing Date 5/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Questions Job Description Performs intermediate professional work reconciling accounts, conducting internal audits, maintaining records and accounts, verifying accuracy of transactions and entries, and preparing bills and invoices, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Controller. Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Responsibilities Monitors and executes banking transactions; Reconciles central depository and investment bank accounts; Monitors grant, capital and special project revenues and expenditures; Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and audits; Compiles data, prepares reports, and maintains files in accordance with Federal, state, local, and grant requirements; Computes, verifies, monitors, compiles, and prepares summarized reports for occupancy tax; Prepares escheats; processes returned checks; prepares bills and invoices for reimbursements; Reconciles accounts payable and accounts receivable; Maintains and reconciles files for property and liability insurance and maintains and processes claims; Composes and verifies accuracy of journal entries; Tracks and maintains fixed assets records; Files sales tax returns; Conducts internal audits on various accounts; Prepares vendor files for 1099 reporting; Maintains the departmental website; Answers questions and resolves customer complaint; Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer; Performs related tasks as required. Qualifications Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting as applied to county government; thorough knowledge of modern office practices and use of standard office and accounting equipment; thorough knowledge of audit practices; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates; ability to prepare complex financial reports; ability to analyze and evaluate complex financial systems; ability to communicate technical ideas effectively both orally and in writing. Education, Experience, and Special Requirements Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, or related field and moderate experience in governmental accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations. Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including: Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Dental Insurance Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults. Vision Insurance Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam. North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit. NC401k The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%. Vacation Leave Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases. Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year. Paid Holidays County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary. ComPsych Mental Health Services The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools. Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans. For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab. 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate None of the above 02 Have you uploaded your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and any required certificates or licenses? This must be done even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application. Yes No 03 Describe your experience with general ledger accounting. What reconciliations, posting or accounts have you been responsible for? Describe these responsibilities. 04 Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No 05 Onslow County's Core Values are