Accountant

City of Raleigh Municipal Government; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh is seeking an Accountant to join the Accounting Division within the Finance Department to manage financial information, maintain ledgers, and prepare intermediate reports and financial statements in accordance with GAAP and City policy.

Education and experience required include a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field with 1–3 years in accounting or an equivalent combination, with responsibilities spanning general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field; 1–3 years' experience in accounting or related field
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and financial reporting (GAAP and GASB)
• Grant management, accounting reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable

Responsibilities

• Prepare, research, and analyze accounting data and prepare intermediate-level reports and financial statements
• Maintain general ledger information and review financial transactions by creating and monitoring electronic files and accounting documents
• Ensure transactions are processed in accordance with City policy, laws, regulations, GAAP, and sound business practices

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Interpreting procedures

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Provides financial information to management by preparing, researching, and analyzing accounting data; and preparing intermediate level reports and financial statements. Maintains general ledger information and reviews financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents. Maintains accounting ledgers by posting/reviewing accounting transactions of intermediate dollar-value and complexity, ensuring transactions are processed in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and sound business practices

About You:

The City of Raleigh is looking for a highly competent and motivated individual to join the Accounting Division in the Finance Department to serve as an Accountant.

About Us:

The Accounting Division is responsible for the City’s general ledger, grants, accounting transactions/activities and financial reporting. The Accountant serves as a subject matter expert providing consultation on fiscal matters and will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with departments and positions throughout municipal government and external parties. This position ensures the City adheres to fiscal standards and requirements set by regulatory agencies as well as City policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field; 1 to 3 years' experience in accounting or a related field
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Knowledge of:

• Governmental accounting and financial reporting (including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board)
• Grant management and reporting and subrecipient monitoring for grant compliance
• Account reconciliations and bank to cash reconciliations
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Budget management and procurement
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, and any software applications relevant to the position

Skill in:

• Preparing financial statements, supporting schedules and footnote disclosures
• Interpreting, compiling and preparing analytical, financial, and administration data for reports
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations
• Providing technical guidance, direction, and education to external and internal stakeholders
• Managing fiscal processes for variety of funds
• Preparing spreadsheets, reports and financial documents
• Organizing and maintaining fiscal programs/process documentation, schedules, records, and files

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply procedures, regulations, and policy in preparation of financial and
• Write, edit, format and train City-wide staff on financial guidelines and policies
• Exercise political acumen, tact, and diplomacy
• Develop working relationships with team members and other external staff in support of financial management
• Perform tasks with a high level of accuracy

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment.

Work Exposures: Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.