Senior Accountant

Young World Physical Education; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education institution in Jacksonville, North Carolina is seeking a Senior Accountant to handle over $300 million in annual operations. This role includes analyzing the general ledger, performing bank reconciliations, and managing fixed asset accounting. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, with CPA and NC LEA experience highly desirable. This is a full-time position offering stability and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or substantial accounting coursework required.
• Experience in NC LEA finance office accounting and operations highly desirable.
• CPA highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performing accounting and reporting functions for over $300 million.
• Analyzing and maintaining the general ledger.
• Performing complex bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Managing property control processes and fixed asset accounting.
• Overseeing funding transfer requests and other duties as assigned.
• Managing credit card payments and accounting.
• Managing the escheat process.
• Managing funding transfer requests.
• Supervising the Property Control Specialist.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Knowledge of governmental accounting methods

Ability to interpret fiscal regulations

Ability to analyze financial problems

Ability to prepare analytical reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Experience in NC LEA finance office

CPA

Job description

Senior Accountant

Onslow County Public Schools Central Office - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 31, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Senior Accountant

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Financial Services

BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental accounting methods, procedures, and financial practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state fiscal regulations.
• Ability to analyze and correct financial problems and bookkeeping errors.
• Ability to prepare interpretive and analytical accounting and financial statements and reports.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a bachelor's degree in business or other related field with substantial accounting coursework required.
• Experience in NC LEA finance office accounting and operations highly desirable.
• CPA highly desirable.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

12 months

SALARY:

Salary Grade 72

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accounting and reporting functions for over $300 million in annual operations.
• Analyzing/maintaining the general ledger and posting large volumes of journal entries.
• Performing complex bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Managing property control processes and fixed asset accounting.
• Multi-year capital projects accounting and reconciliation with county government.
• Managing credit card payments and accounting.
• Managing the escheat process.
• Managing funding transfer requests.
• Supervising the Property Control Specialist.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, walking.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely.
• Ability to operate technology for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to carry furniture such as tables and chairs, supplies and materials.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to visually and auditorily effectively communicate with staff and others.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE

Position Type:

Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• CJ Korenek
• 200 Broadhurst Road
• Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540-3551
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]