Grants Accountant

Agency

Administrative Office of the Courts

Division

FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION

Job Classification Title

Grants Accountant (NS)

Position Number

Grade

JB21

About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day North Carolinas courts help provide safety for our communities prosperity for our economy and protection for the rights liberties and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor denial or delay.

Description of Work

SALARY RANGE: $62771.00 - $101849.00

Please note this is a reposted position. Please see updates to management preferences and supplemental questions. If you applied for the original job posting you do not need to apply for the reposting.

The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) Financial Services Division is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Grants Accountant. This position is responsible for ensuring that all contracts and grants are managed and in compliance with current State and Federal laws and regulations and that all grant activities and reports are submitted in a timely manner and that all reimbursement requests are in compliance with all grant reporting guidelines and rules.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assure that grants are funded budgeted and managed and in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

• Monitor grant cash flow; prepare grant financial reports; and process grant fund activity transactions.

• Assist with budget development for new grants.

• Prepare budget revisions deposits and other adjustments as necessary to ensure grant revenue and expenses are fully reconciled.

• Review and monitor grant project expenditures approve invoices travel reimbursements and other expenses for payments.

• Submit grant reports and reimbursement requests to various grantors; complete drawdown of federal funds.

• Respond to requests for budget projections account balances expenditure detail and other pertinent account information and questions from project directors and NCAOC staff.

• Assist with preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

This position reports to the Grants Manager. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday.In this position you will have an opportunity to work remotely (up to 3 days per week).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of:principles and practices of governmental budgeting and accounting; the organization financial structure accounting and budgeting systems and financial policies and procedures of the State of North Carolina; Federal Uniform Guidance and regulations the Judicial system and its operations; the political and legislative structures of North Carolina; data analysis; budget and financial planning to project costs and develop grant budget requests; computer accounting systems to trace transactions and identify errors; and personal computer software to prepare and maintain grant budgets prepare reports and perform financial analyses.

Skills in:using ERP systems for accounting and grant reimbursement work; presenting facts clearly and concisely; analyzing financial information and interpreting grant terms and conditions.

Ability to: plan organize monitor and present data to top management and NCAOC and judicial managers; use sound judgment in analyzing data and in making accurate projections; prepare journal entries and understand the accounting workflow of said entries; prepare and submit grant reimbursements to external organizations; and communicate and work effectively with project directors division heads and other state agency representatives in the development and implementation of various grants and budgets.

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

Our facility is close to I-40 and convenient to all that theResearch Trianglearea has to offer.

Campus Amenities
17.5 Acre Campus
180000 SF Building
Ample Free Parking
Full Service Cafeteria
Patio Dining

Health & Wellness Benefits
Modern Fitness Center
Yoga & Pilates Classes
Walking Trail
CPR Training
Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families
Wellness Fair
Agency Softball Team
Lunch & Learn Programs

Employment Benefits
Generous Insurance Options
Retirement Package (purchase option for other government plans)
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Vacation & Sick Leave
Longevity Program
Service Awards

Come join a great team! Learn more about the NC Administrative Office of the Courts here: AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

INSTRUCTIONS:

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Charmaine Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in accounting and three (3) years of grants accounting and/or auditing experience at a professional level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must have a working knowledge of the accounting cycle and the Federal Uniform Guidance.

Management prefers an applicant with advanced accounting skills knowledge of the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and work experience with the State of North Carolina. Preference will be given to candidates knowledgeable of North Carolina state governments month-end and year-end processes the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and familiarity with accounting department processes and procedures.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Charmaine James Leeks

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