Mecklenburg County, NC durham , NC 27710
Posted 1 week ago
This is an exempt position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
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Mecklenburg County Finance Department is looking to fill several Accountant positions as we look to expand our Financial Reporting team. The Financial Reporting Team is responsible for:
The County's annual audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and related work papers.
Preparation of various internal and external financial reports
Analysis of financial data and forecasts
Various reconciliations including bank and investment reconciliations
Month-end and year-end close out
Processing/approving transactions in the financial system
Maintaining records for the County's capital assets and related reporting
Ad Hoc financial presentations and projects
POSITION SUMMARY
Perform professional, complex, and/or advance accounting work (dependent on level) involving the preparation and/or maintenance of financial or related records.
Accountant II
Salary Range: $55,120- $72,344
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of three years in Accounting or Finance.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes
Prepare, review, analyze, and submit a variety of reports, reconciliations, communications, schedules, tables, and/or statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies
Resolve moderately complex reconciliations and account analysis problems requiring in-depth research
Audit, compile, calculate, and analyze a variety of financial data and transactions
Participate in developing and implementing financial procedures related to data accumulation, reporting, and archiving
Prepare a variety of financial and accounting records and reports including revenue and expenditure reports, executive summaries, and aging reports
Maintain records of account entries by compiling and analyzing accounting activities
Oversee specific accounting operations, or a complex segment of the accounting function
Coordinate with other departments to assess needs and requirements for accounting matters
Accountant III
Salary Range: $66,696 - $87,537
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of four years in Accounting or Finance.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes
Prepare, review, analyze, and submit a variety of complex and/or special reports, reconciliations, work papers, communications, schedules, tables, and/or statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies
Provide support to County departments by resolving financially related problems and reviewing internal controls
Resolve complex reconciliations and account analysis problems requiring in-depth research
Prepare financial projections and conduct related forecasting for future project needs for the County
Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting budgets, expenses, and other financial projects
Report current or expected financial performance and creates financial models to guide decision making
Analyze cash flow, expenditures, revenue, depreciation, and investments to make recommendations for action and/or modifications regarding financial procedures, plans, and controls
Assist departments with technical support in policies, procedures, budget development, and financial standards
Prepare reports such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other documents that project the organization's financial position
Oversee specific accounting operations, or complex segment of accounting functions; and review financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
Ability to analyze data, create reports and/or presentations and communicate results internally and to other County departments
Accountant IV
Salary Range: $80,701 - $105,919
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of six years in Accounting or Finance
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes
Perform advanced accounting work reviewing financial records, preparing projections and creating reports and presentations; provide guidance to other accountants. This lead position, with a high degree of complexity, is responsible for coordinating and assisting departments in their development, administration, and monitoring of financial records, budgets and expenditures.
Coordinate with internal departments for requested training and support and external reporting agencies to assess needs and requirements for fiscal monitoring and reporting
Review data collected and monitors budgets to provide accurate and timely financial information to internal departments and outside reporting agencies
Perform program and/or account monitoring and evaluation of internal departments and/or subcontractors and recommends and installs new procedures, methods, and systems
Assist with the preparation, maintenance, and administration of budgets; manage approved budgets; monitor expenditures; analyze budgets; prepare reports of analyses and findings; and prepare budget amendments and journal entries as necessary
Conduct financial reviews and analysis and prepares related reports of findings and recommendations
Prepare a variety of financial and accounting reports including revenue, and expenditure reports
Perform special projects, analysis and reports related to the financial condition, and accounting records
Prepare, review and compiles grant fund requests; administer and prepare necessary paperwork for awarded grants
Serve as consultant/advisor to division director and managers regarding budgeting, accounting and financial operations, policies, and procedures. Advises division staff on record keeping and accounting problems and responds to requests for information and/or assistance
Conduct internal reviews and audits within the division to ensure all grant compliance, accounting, financial and budgeting activities comply with grants, approved budget, and County financial and administrative policies and procedures
Ability to analyze data, create reports and/or presentations and communicate results County leadership and external agencies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
North Carolina's Certified Local Government Finance Officer (CLGFO)
GFOA's Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)Two years of governmental accounting experience including financial statement preparation, account reconciliation and analysis and bank reconciliations.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standard Board Statements and Technical Pronouncements, and North Carolina Statutes for local government finance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of
Budgetary principles
Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Governmental accounting procedures and principles
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Principles and processes for providing customer service
Skills
Proficiency in financial analysis, financial reporting, and modeling
Interpretation of financial documents
Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Active Listening
Talking to others to convey information effectively
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Using mathematics to solve problems
Abilities
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probably consequences
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
Mecklenburg County, NC