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Job description
Accountant
Wake County Public Health is seeking an Accountant to join #TeamWake and help support the financial operations that keep essential public health services moving. In this role, you'll manage a high volume of accounts payable transactions while providing fiscal analysis, resolving complex billing and payment issues, and supporting accurate and timely financial reporting.
This is an opportunity to use your accounting expertise in a mission-driven public health environment, where your work directly supports the programs, services, and community partnerships that serve Wake County residents.
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys solving problems, working collaboratively, and finding practical solutions to complex fiscal questions. This position requires the ability to understand complex problems, collaborate with others, and explore alternative solutions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
As an Accountant you will:
Review and process a high volume of invoices, requisitions, receiving reports, monthly and quarterly board stipends, intradepartmental charge allocations, and contract encumbrance payments, via an automated financial system.
Research and resolve various accounts payable discrepancies.
Prepare and reconcile complex fiscal reports.
Reconcile multiple accounts (food vouchers, procurement card transactions).
Process fiscal year-end transactions.
Provide technical assistance and/or fiscal training both internally and for partner agencies.
Other duties include cross training, and special projects.
Location: Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: M-F 8:30a - 5:15p
Hiring Range:
Market Range: 27.20 - 42.63
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/28/2026
What Makes Wake Great
Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County's seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina's most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County's FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.
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.
Worksite address
raleigh, NC, 27601, US
Who can apply
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