Senior Accountant - Public Health (Internal Only)

What You'll Be Doing

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.

The Senior Accountant will provide support to the Environmental Health & Safety, On-Site Water Protection and Public Health Administration divisions.

The Senior Accountant coordinates with and assists departments in their development, administration, and monitoring of financial records, budgets, and expenditures. This position also maintains, coordinates, and reviews financial records that may include budgets, expenditures, revenues, payroll and may be assigned duties related to grant funding

As the Senior Accountant you will

Collects information, reconciles accounts, and coordinates and reviews budgets, expenditures and revenues and 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 and 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.

The Basics (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.

Beyond the Basics (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

Have an understanding of local government grant processes at local, state and federal levels

Make decisions that have an impact on the immediate work unit's operations, services and/or department

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

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

Work Schedule: M-F 8:30a - 5:15p

Hiring Range

63,109-85,201

Market Range: 63,109.00 - 107,293.00

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

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