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*** This role is eligible to be Hybrid and has onsite reporting located within Raleigh NC ***
The recruitment range for this position is $48222 $71070
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 multiyear multisource 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 highlevel 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 states 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 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and wellbeing 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 highquality lowcost benefits on a pretax 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: more information about DHHS: 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. See details.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Bachelors 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 experienceSupplemental 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: uses the MeritBased 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 Veterans Preference must attach a DD214 Member4 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 applicants 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 Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
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Employment Type
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