Senior Accountant - Public Health (Internal Only)

This is an internal recruitment only open to Wake County Government Employees, temporary employees, and contractors. Be prepared to enter your unique Wake County Government ID number for verification.

Responsibilities

• Collects information, reconciles accounts, and coordinates and reviews budgets, expenditures and revenues; may prepare regular financial projections as required
• Reviews data collected and monitors budgets to provide accurate and timely financial information to internal departments and outside reporting agencies
• Performs programs and/or account monitoring and evaluation of internal departments and/or subcontractors; recommends and installs new procedures, processes and systems
• Reviews and audits source documents and recommends process improvements; may prepare and present fiscal reporting to leadership
• Coordinates with internal departments for requested training and support and external reporting agencies to assess needs and requirements for fiscal monitoring and reporting

Work is performed in a hybrid environment. Candidate is expected to maintain a regular on-site presence and report to the office as required to support operational, business, and departmental needs.

About Our Team

At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Four years of experience in accounting
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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

Preferred Education and Experience

• At least five years financial work experience in medium to large organization supporting operations through budget monitoring/forecasting and finance purchasing/invoicing/payments
• Experienced with budgeting and accounting systems
• Considerable knowledge of sub-recipient monitoring of grants
• Understanding of local government grant processes at local, state and federal levels
• Ability to make decisions that have an impact on the immediate work unit's operations, services and/or department

Skills

• Ability to manipulate data and determine key drivers
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams) and others

About This Position

Location: Public Health Building, Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM

Pay

Hiring Range: $63,109 – $85,201

Market Range: $63,109 – $107,293

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 PM on 8/14/2026