Senior Grants Compliance Specialist

About the role

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Senior Grants Compliance Specialist to serve within our Rapid Response Division. Through this position you would mentor other Grants Compliance Specialists, while also ensuring grant funding among North Carolina public entities are properly used. OSA is the state’s Fiscal Watchdog. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to plan and conduct audits of a variety of grants being used by public state entities
• Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs under an audit
• Conduct on-site fieldwork, including information gathering and interviews, to determine:
  • Any risks impacting the program under the audit
  • To identify processes and controls that mitigate program risks
• Review and analyze source records, programmatic data, financial and program documentation, and/or systems
• Learn more about state and federal agencies, programs, statutes, rules, regulations, and policies
• Document the results of your work and any potential findings and recommendations
• Help in the writing of the final reports established by the Rapid Response Division

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and 3 years of experience in auditing/accounting or program evaluation OR An equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• Skill in reviewing budgets, expenditures, and financial reports to ensure alignment with grant terms
• Ability to interpret grant agreements and identify allowable vs. unallowable costs
• Ability to detect discrepancies or misuse of funds through detailed ledger and invoice analysis
• Knowledge of Grant Compliance Regulations
• Experience in Internal Control Assessment related to grants

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
• Generous paid time off each year
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
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• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
• An opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more