What You'll Be Doing

The Department Fiscal Operations Section is a vital hub of financial activity, made up of three key units: Billing and Receivables, Grants, and Disbursements.

As a Senior Accounting Technician, you’ll be at the heart of our fiscal engine-processing a high volume of detailed accounts payable transactions with precision and efficiency. Your day-to-day will include reviewing and handling invoices, travel reimbursements, requisitions, purchase receiving reports, cash deposits, and contract encumbrances-all in alignment with established fiscal policies and procedures.

You’ll collaborate closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including County supervisors, front-line staff, internal team members, and external merchant vendors. This role offers a dynamic environment where attention to detail, communication, and adaptability are key. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, offering opportunities to grow and contribute across the department.

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

The essential functions for the Senior Accounting Technician position include:

• Review and process a high volume of invoices, requisitions, receiving reports, monthly and quarterly board stipends, interdepartmental charge allocations, and contract encumbrance payments, via an automated financial system
• Research and resolve various accounts payable discrepancies
• Prepare fiscal reports
• Reconcile multiple accounts
• Process fiscal year-end transactions
• Provide technical assistance and/or fiscal training
• Other duties include cross training, and special projects

About Our Team

Wake County Finance strives to be recognized as an innovative leader in Government Finance, by utilizing leading-edge technology to improve business processes, provide timely and accurate financial information, and enhance fiscal accountability. The Department supports and partners with other County departments and external organizations to provide efficient, effective customer service to residents, vendors, and employees.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of job-related experience
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Proficient working knowledge of financial data entry programs
• At least four (4) years of accounts payable experience in County or State Government
• Intermediate proficiency and three (3) years Microsoft Office experience
• Experience in conducting fiscal training sessions and/or audit reviews
• Advanced problem-solving skills

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

• Knowledge of best practices and generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines and produce accurate work
• Strong organizational skills
• Expertise in identifying errors or issues, obtaining relevant information, relating and comparing data from different sources, determining possible solutions, and effectively resolving issues in a timely manner
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving/Decision Making
• Excellent team player
• Ability to adapt to change and willingness to incorporate other duties, such as project assignments
• Excellent customer service

About This Position

Location: HSC Somerset Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:15pm Hybrid

Hiring Range: 25.79-30.08

Market Range: 25.79 - 34.37

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 8/25/2025

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.

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