Treasury Accountant

City of Greensboro, NC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greensboro, NC seeks a Treasury Accountant in the Treasury Division of Financial Services. You will oversee accounts payable activities, ensure invoices and vendor records are accurate, and support timely payments to fulfill City obligations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and process improvement within public finance. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 hours of accounting coursework or equivalent Associate's degree plus 6+ years in accounting roles.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities is preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel, is required.
• NC CFO designation within 3 years of hire is required or preferred? (per ad)

Responsibilities

• Oversee entry of purchase order invoices, check orders for non-purchase order invoices, and utility invoices.
• Guide on establishing new City vendors in the financial system.
• Review check requests before entry to verify accuracy and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Read and apply statutes, guidelines, and guidance from GFOA, IRS, and NC Dept. of Revenue.
• Assist with preparing Form 1099 tax reporting documents.
• Support escheat process for unclaimed property.
• Develop training resources for staff on accounts payable procedures.
• Serve as subject matter expert for accounts payable processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Service orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 24 hours of Accounting coursework

Associate's Degree in Accounting/Business with 6+ years of experience

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

The City of Greensboro Finance Department is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and service-focused professional to join its Treasury Division of Financial Services as a Treasury Accountant.In this role, you will help ensure the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of the City’s accounts payable processes while supporting responsible financial management and the timely, appropriate payment of City obligations.

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $50,095.00 - $65,915.00

Full Salary Range: $50,095.00 - $89,644 00 Annually

Benefits:

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

About the Finance Department — Treasury Division:

The Finance Department supports the City’s financial health through responsible financial management, accurate accounting, and effective financial operations. Within the Treasury Division of Financial Services, this position helps safeguard public funds by supporting accounts payable, vendor administration, payment review, and compliance with applicable financial requirements. The role also contributes to staff training and continuous improvement across the City’s financial processes.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Protect public resources: HelpensureCitypaymentsareaccurate,properlydocumented,andcompliantwithapplicablerequirements.
• Be a trusted resource: ServeasasubjectmatterexpertfortheCity’saccountspayableprocess.
• Apply your financial expertise: Interpretfinancialguidanceandtranslaterequirementsintopracticalaccountingprocedures.
• Collaborate across departments: SupportCitystaffandvendorsthroughaccurate,consistent,andresponsivefinancialservices.
• Drive continuous improvement: Helpstrengthenprocedures,developtraining,andidentifyopportunitiestoimproveefficiency.

About the Role:

As a Treasury Accountant, you will support and oversee key accounts payable activities, helping ensure invoices, payment requests, and vendor records are processed accurately and in accordance with applicable guidelines. You will interpret financial regulations and guidance, assist with annual reporting and escheat responsibilities, and serve as a resource for City staff on accounts payable practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseetheentryofpurchaseorderinvoices,checkordersfornon-purchaseorderinvoices,andutilityinvoices.
• Guide on establishing new City vendors in the financial system.
• Reviewcheckrequestsbeforeentrytoverifyaccuracy,confirmadequatesupportingdocumentation,andensurepaymentscomplywithapplicablestateandlocalguidelinesandprocedures.
• Read,interpret,andapplystatutes,guidelines,bulletins,andotherguidancefromorganizationssuchastheGovernment Finance Officers Association (GFOA),theInternal Revenue Service (IRS),andtheNorth Carolina Department of Revenue.
• ApplyrelevantrequirementstotheCity’saccountspayableprocessesandprocedures.
• AssistwithpreparingtheCity’sForm 1099 taxreportingdocuments.
• SupporttheCity’sescheat process,whichaddressescertainunclaimedpropertyandfundsinaccordancewithapplicablerequirements.
• AssistindevelopingtrainingprogramsandresourcesforinternalCitystaffonaccountspayableprocedures.
• ServeasasubjectmatterexpertfortheCity’saccountspayableprocess,providingguidanceandsupporttoemployees.
• Identifyopportunitiestoimproveaccountspayableprocedures,strengtheninternalprocesses,andincreaseoperationalefficiency.
• Promoteconsistentapplicationoffinancialpolicies,procedures,andapplicableregulatoryrequirements.
• This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards

Bring Your Accounting Expertise to Greensboro:

If you are an accounting professional who values accuracy, regulatory compliance, collaboration and process improvement, the Treasury Accountant position offers an opportunity to apply your expertises to essential financial operations that support departments throughout the City.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and commitment to financial integrity to the City of Greensboro Finance Department and help ensure public funds are managed responsibly, payments are processed accurately, and financial services continue to improve.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 24 hours of Accounting coursework
  • "Or" an equivalent of an Associate's Degree in Accounting/Business with 6+ years of experience in a professional (FLSA-exempt) accounting-level position.
• Microsoft Office Software experience (proficient in Excel).
• 1+ years of experience in accounting working with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger activities, or a "directly" related finance field as it pertains to the job description.
• Must have, within 3 years of hire date, an NC Certified Finance Officer designation through the program administered by the School of Government at UNC-Chapel Hill

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business with 24 hours of Accounting coursework
• 3+ years of experience in the accounting/governmental field working with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger activities
• Experience with Accounting Systems/sub ledger packages
• Experience working with budgets and analyzing variances
• N. C. Local Government Finance Officer Certification