Senior Accountant

Job Description:

Senior Accountant

Description

NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL WAKE COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENTER YOUR UNIQUE ID FROM YOUR EMPLOYEE ID BADGE ON YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

What You'll Be Doing

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with Wake County? This GSA Senior Accountant position will serve as a financial and administrative lead for all GSA business operations, in cooperation with the other GSA Senior Accountant. The position reports to the GSA Department Business Manager and may receive direction from members of the GSA Senior Leadership team in support of GSA operations across all GSA divisions. The position is also responsible for training, workload distribution, quality assurance and cross training for the Senior Accounting Technicians in the work group.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management Planning, Processing and Reporting:

• Coordinate financial records and reporting
• Disposition and coordinate workflow for invoice, contract and requisition processing - ensuring the correct funding templates are applied
• Prepare contracts, requisitions, purchase orders and blanket purchase orders
• Process financial payments & Process journal entries
• Manage cash deposits by serving as a Deposit Preparer, Deposit Deliverer, Cashier/Receipt Writer and Advantage Financial Data Enterer
• Assist with weekly utility payment process
• Verify and process Purchase Card uses for cardholders
• Prepare and process departmental chargebacks

O ffice Management and Support Duties:

• Maintain records of all documents for all contracts, purchase orders and project proposals
• Maintain all administrative files
• Make improvements in processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of the work group
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within the work group

Human Resource Representative:

• Update personnel information into Wake County HR systems
• Assist employees with benefits and other HR questions and concerns
• Provide other general HR support as needed

This position requires extensive understanding of how to process payments and revenues and a strong understanding and the ability to analyze and report budgetary information including projections and overall fund balances. This position handles a high volume of payments and documents.

NOTE: A criminal background and credit check will be conducted.

About Our Team

General Services Administration (GSA) manages Wake County owned and leased facilities, the Wake County fleet, provides criminal justice support, and supports a number of General Government business units. GSA is dedicated to ensuring safe, productive work environments and safe, reliable vehicles for our customers.

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)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of financial systems (Advantage, PNC Banking)
• Working knowledge of work order management software (Maximo)
• Cash handling experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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

• Considerable knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices
• General knowledge of a variety of technology, financial systems, and software packages to create and maintain data
• Possess excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely
• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills
• Ability to assess the accuracy, validity and integrity of data
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain positive, productive relationships with peers, colleagues and customers
• Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions and actively work to resolve the issues
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate superior customer service
• Ability to firmly adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles

About This Position

Location: General Services Center Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule:

Hiring Range: 61570 - 83124

Market Range: 61,570.00 - 104,676.00

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/14/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Salary:

61570 - 83124