Accounting Specialist

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Please apply by: 9/4/26

Salary Range: $25.53 - $28/hourly
Thisis an 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.

AtMecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as youare with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best versionof 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) youwill 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 topartner 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.

Perform various accounting functions involving the preparation and/or maintenance of complex financial or related records. This position, under general supervision, is responsible for journal entries, collection of revenue for the sale of product, cash reports and related detailed information concerning financial, budgetary and related accounting matters.

• Enter, update, organize, review, analyze and/or verify system or other data, statements, and
• forms; performs audits of procedures, transactions, document and/or data
• Research information and document discrepancies; reconciles payments, accounts, transactions and/or financial information; processes exceptions, makes corrections and resolves errors
• Assists in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Provide internal and external customer support; responds to inquiries; provides information and instruction related to accounts, policies, procedures and/or processes in assigned area of responsibility
• Prepare and/or maintains files, records, reports, spreadsheets, accounts and/or documents; maintains aging or status reports; sends related correspondence and/or notifications
• Enter transactions or post data into automated systems, collect fees, prepares journal entries and balances transactions
• Research and compile information on a variety of financial transactions which could include real estate, taxable property, grant disbursements and regular fund reimbursements
• Develop regular reporting tools on items such as transactions, collections, delinquent accounts, accounts payable and receivable, fund transfers, purchases and related financial activities
• Coordinate with staff to assess current and future budgetary needs and special requests
• Reconciles current and year-end transactions

• Experience:
• Minimum of four years of Accounting or administrative work for an assigned area

• High School diploma for all other assignments
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?:
  Yes

• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• May require County Driving Privileges

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field if assigned in
• Finance
• Associate's degree preferred for all other assignments.
• Cash handling experience preferred if assigned in LUESA.

• Knowledge of
• Budgetary and accounting principles
• Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Governmental accounting procedures and generally accepted accounting principles
• Arithmetic, algebra, geometry,…