Accountant I- (Full Time)

Mecklenburg County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County, working with LUESA (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency), is seeking an entry-level Accountant to perform general accounting work with a strong focus on customer service. A high degree of accuracy and compliance is essential as this role supports financial reporting and budgeting processes.

Under direct supervision, you will prepare grant applications, financial reports and budget documents, and perform division accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• Experience with accounting work or financial analysis
• Knowledge of Budgetary principles

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor compliance with financial, reporting, and legal requirements
• Prepare, review, reconcile and submit reports and/or statements to internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies
• Organize, prepare, and review budget documentation; determine revenue and expenditure coding; review expenditure and reconcile budget proceeds
• Prepare invoices for payment authorization; assigns expenditures to proper cost center; verifies posting of expenditures and maintains accounts payable ledger and records
• Enter and maintain automated and manual accounting records; perform data entry for accounting operations and verifies accuracy
• Prepare a variety of financial and accounting records and reports including revenue and expenditure reports, executive summaries, and aging reports
• Review data collected and monitors budgets to provide accurate and timely financial information to internal departments and outside reporting agencies
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to departments on fiscal policies and procedures and budget guidelines

Skills

Financial analysis

Interpretation of financial documents

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

Balance sheets & statements

Journal entries

Chart of accounts

Active listening

Effective communication

Math problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Follow your calling, Find your career

Salary Range: $25 - $31/hourly

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

More About The Role

This position will perform general accounting work. A high degree of customer service skills is required for this position.

Position Summary

Perform general and technical accounting work for an assigned area or department. This position, under direct supervision, is the entry level classification in the Accountant series and is responsible for preparing grant applications, financial reports and budget documents; and performing division accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions ensuring compliance with local ordinances and state statutes.

Essential Functions

Analyze and monitor compliance with financial, reporting, and legal requirements

Prepare, review, reconcile and submit reports and/or statements to internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies

Organize, prepare, and review budget documentation; determine revenue and expenditure coding; review expenditure and reconcile budget proceeds

Prepare invoices for payment authorization; assigns expenditures to proper cost center; verifies posting of expenditures and maintains accounts payable ledger and records

Enter and maintain automated and manual accounting records; perform data entry for accounting operations and verifies accuracy

Prepare a variety of financial and accounting records and reports including revenue and expenditure reports, executive summaries, and aging reports

Review and audit source documents and posts transactions; prepares reports and reconciles ledgers

Coordinate with department 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

Provide ongoing technical assistance to departments on fiscal policies and procedures and budget guidelines

Experience

Minimum Qualifications

No experience required

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with accounting work or financial analysis

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of

Budgetary principles

Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations

Governmental accounting procedures

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their applications

The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

Principles and processes for providing customer service

Skills

Proficiency in financial analysis

Interpretation of financial documents

Qualitative and quantitative analysis

Working with balance sheets and financial statements, journal entries, knowledge of account classifications, understand chart of accounts

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting

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 Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals

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 probable consequence

Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it

Technical/professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise

Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence

Computer Skills

Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Intermediate in Microsoft Excel

Work Environment

Works in an office setting with moderate noise

Selection

This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.

No

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.