Grants Accounting Manager
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State of North Carolina
Job Description
Agency
NC State Highway PatrolDivision
NC State Highway PatrolJob Classification Title
Accountant III (NS)Position Number
65036163Grade
NC15About Us
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.
Description of Work
North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) Fiscal Unit is seeking a Grants Accounting Manager to provide oversight of grant financial operations and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $55,221-$93,038 Salary Grade: NC15
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This position is located at:
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27610
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for managing complex accounting operations and providing leadership in financial management, with a specialized focus on grant administration and development.
This position supports strategic decision-making through the accurate recording, classification, analysis, and interpretation of fiscal data and transactions, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Responsible for grant lifecycle management: Searching for new grant opportunities, preparing and writing grant applications, and coordinating submission processes to secure funding for NCSHP programs.
Monitoring grant budgets, ensuring timely vouchering and reimbursements, preparing and submitting required financial reports, and advising program staff on cost eligibility and compliance with federal and state guidelines.
Interpreting grant-related policies, updating fiscal procedures, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain fiscal integrity and program effectiveness.
This position provides supervisory oversight to fiscal staff, offering training, guidance, and performance evaluations to foster professional development and ensure high standards of accuracy and compliance.
This position requires strong knowledge of accounting principles, government reporting requirements, and grant management processes, as well as proficiency in financial systems and tools such as GrantSolutions, JustGrants, SAM.gov, and Microsoft Office.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
Thorough knowledge in grant administration, including searching for funding opportunities, writing and submitting grant applications, and managing the full grant lifecycle from award to closeout.
Proficiency in financial systems and tools, including ERP platforms, GrantSolutions, JustGrants, SAM.gov, and advanced Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Effective leadership and supervisory skills, including mentoring staff, delegating tasks, and conducting performance evaluations to maintain high standards of accuracy and accountability.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, both written and verbal, to interact with internal teams, external partners, and federal/state agencies on financial and grant-related matters.
Position/Physical Requirements
Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:
Criminal Background Investigation
Drug Screening Test
Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.
Minimum 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.
Bachelor’s 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 coursework;
AND
four years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/ financial statements and reports;
OR
equivalent combination of education and experience.
The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement.
The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrol’s Fiscal Section is to ensure that all department financial resources and funds are received, disbursed, recorded and accounted for in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Application Resources
State of North Carolina Hiring Process Information here.
Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.
All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the Oline Application System for the State of North Carolina by 11:59pm on the night before the closing date listed or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed.
Please make sure that you have entered all necessary information on your application. Once you hit submit you will not be able to edit or reapply to this position to add information or attachments even if you withdraw your application.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSHP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSHP will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
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:
Angela Anita Avant-JonesRecruiter Email:
ANGELA.AVANT-JONES@NCSHP.GOV
