Senior Accountant

Agency State Board of Elections Division State Board of Elections Job Classification Title Accountant III (NS) Position Number  Grade NC15

The N.C. State Board of Elections is the statewide agency that supervises elections administration, enforces campaign finance requirements, and conducts associated investigations. The State Board ensures uniform implementation of state and federal election laws and appoints local officials serving on county boards of elections. The board is composed of 5 individuals appointed by the State Auditor from a list of nominees submitted by the chairs of the two political parties having the highest number of registered affiliates.

Agency staff are civil servants subject to the State Personnel Act.

The Senior Accountant serves as a senior-level accounting professional within the Fiscal Management Unit and reports directly to the Agency Controller. This position performs advanced accounting, financial reporting, and analytical functions in support of the agency’s general ledger, financial statements, grants, and compliance requirements. The role also provides targeted budget support, including preparation of budget revisions and development of internal and external financial reports, while exercising professional judgment consistent with Accountant III–level standards.

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including governmental accounting standards.
• Considerable knowledge of budget execution, financial reporting, and internal controls in a public‑sector environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex federal and state fiscal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Proficiency in financial and accounting systems, including statewide financial systems and related reporting tools.

• Ability to analyze complex financial data and present findings clearly to management and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop detailed accounting schedules, reconciliations, and reports requiring professional judgment.
• Ability to explain accounting and budget concepts to non‑financial staff.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high‑compliance environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to fiscal integrity and accountability.

• Ability to work collaboratively across divisions and provide technical guidance to accounting staff as needed.
• Ability to exercise discretion, judgment, and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information.

*** Recruitment Range $53,164 – $87,000***

This position performs complex accounting and financial reporting activities requiring advanced knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.
• Support preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other required reports for the Office of State Controller (OSC), Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), Department of State Treasurer, and other state or federal entities.
• Perform advanced general ledger maintenance, including journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Assist with EAGLE internal audit requirements and completion of assigned modules.
• Support grant‑related financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain complex accounting worksheets, schedules, and analytical reports used by management and oversight agencies.
• Interpret and apply complex federal and state fiscal regulations and provide guidance to internal stakeholders as needed.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource for lower‐level accounting staff and assist with work review as assigned by the Controller.

This position provides limited but substantive budget‑related support focused on…