Public Sector Accountant I: Budget & ERP

Northampton County; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton County is seeking an Accountant 1 – Fiscal to manage accounting records, budgets, and billing systems for various programs. Under supervision, you will maintain ledgers, process payables/receivables, and prepare internal and external financial reports.

Qualifying candidates will have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting with ERP experience and at least 1–3 years in the public sector. The role supports multiple work sites and offers a career path in county finance.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with accounting coursework and ERP experience.
• 3 years of full-time public sector accounting experience with ERP experience (for Associate).
• 1 year of full-time public sector accounting experience with ERP experience (for Bachelor).

Responsibilities

• Maintains general ledgers, accounts payable/receivable and related systems in accordance with laws and controls.
• Establishes and implements billing systems for user agencies, contractors, grantors, and reimbursement sources.
• Reconciles accounts, reviews payroll and vendor payments, and approves or recommends changes.
• Reviews budget submissions for completeness and adherence to instructions and documents explanations for changes.
• Compiles budget data, identifies spending trends, and informs leadership of issues.

Skills

Government accounting

Budget development

ERP experience

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Northampton County is seeking an Accountant 1 – Fiscal to manage accounting records, budgets, and billing systems for various programs. Under supervision, you will maintain ledgers, process payables/receivables, and prepare internal and external financial reports.

Qualifying candidates will have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting with ERP experience and at least 1–3 years in the public sector. The role supports multiple work sites and offers a career path in county finance.