Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

What You'll Be Doing Wake County Health and Human Services is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team! This position completes the compilation of staff activity and cost into a monthly reimbursement request to the NC DHHS Controller's office.
Serving as liaison and consultant to Human Services program managers, supervisors, senior practitioners, social workers, and case managers.
Devising strategies for switching between codes to maximize revenue (within parameters outlined in fiscal manual) and to also take advantage of opened-ended funding sources.
Serving as liaison to the NC Regional Services Fiscal Representative, the NC Controller's Accounting Office and Wake County Finance office on matters pertaining to Social Services revenue.
Assist in preparation of Human Services single audit coordination and monthly and year-end reconciliation of DHHS Confirmation; labor distribution; and tracking of FTE's.
Has a comprehensive knowledge of the interpretation and application of county, state, federal rules, and regulations, as well as knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Essential Functions Include: This position is responsible for preparing the DSS-1571 monthly reimbursement report to collect federal and state revenues for Social Services programs administered by the county Compiles data, reviews monthly expenditures and labor reports for multiple WCHHS programs, assess expenditures to determine if cost is allowable according to OMB circular A-87, and any other applicable laws and statutes, and draws down reimbursements accordingly to ensure revenue maximization and contract compliance Coordinate frequently with WCHHS staff, NCDHHS Division of Social Services, and the NC Controller's Office to determine appropriate coding classifications and independently incorporate modifications to optimize reimbursements Primarily responsible for preparing DSS fiscal test work for auditor’s review, coordinate with staff and communicate needs effectively About Our Team Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation.
Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents.
In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency.
Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.
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 Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) 5-7 years experience in Accounting Health &Human Services and/or State and Federal Experience DSS 1571 Experience Social Services experience How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices Considerable knowledge of governmental accounting methods, procedures and financial practices Ability to interpret and apply complex fiscal regulations Ability to use accounting judgment and theory to a wide variety of situations that are not covered by regulations or precedent Ability to develop complex accounting worksheets and reports Ability to present results of analysis to program administrators and negotiate changes and/or implementations Ability to compile, organize and analyze financial data Collects information, reconciles accounts, and coordinates and review budgets, expenditures and revenues 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 Coordinates with internal departments for requested training and support and external reporting agencies to assess needs and requirements for fiscal monitoring and reporting About This Position Location: Human Services Swinburne Room 5032 Raleigh, NC 27610 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Hybrid 8:30 a.
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-5:15 p.
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Hiring Range: $59,063 - $79,739 commensurate with experience Market Range: 59,063.
00 - 100,415.
00 Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/11/2024