Entry-Level Accountant - Grants & Budgeting

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

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