Accounting Specialist

Salary: $44,704.00 - $68,389.00 Annually
Location : Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Active Full-Time
Job Number: 05277
Department: Finance
Division: Treasury
Opening Date: 03/04/2026
Closing Date: 3/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
Support the Financial Backbone of Your City - Accounting Specialist Opportunity

The City of Greensboro is seeking a detail-oriented professional who understands that strong financial operations are the backbone of effective public service. As an Accounting Specialist, you will play an important role in ensuring vendors who support City operations are paid accurately and on time.
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for performing accounts payable functions that support the City's financial integrity. This role ensures vendor invoices are properly reviewed, processed, and entered into the City's financial system with accuracy and timeliness. Success in this position requires attention to detail, sound judgment when reviewing financial transactions, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation and Benefits:

Starting Hiring Salary: $44,704.00 Full Salary Range: $44,704.00 - $68,389.00. Annually
You can learn more about the benefits that the City of Greensboro offers by visiting
Work Schedule:

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

About the Department:
The City of Greensboro's Finance Department is committed to maintaining responsible financial stewardship and transparency. The team works collaboratively across departments to ensure the City's financial processes are accurate, compliant, and efficient, supporting the services residents rely on every day.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Meaningful impact: Support the financial operations that keep City services moving
• Collaborative environment: Work closely with departments and vendors across the organization
• Stable and mission-driven work: Public service that strengthens the Greensboro community
• Professional growth: Opportunities to expand accounting and financial system expertise

About the Role:
This position is responsible for:

• Processing vendor payments through accounts payable functions
• Scanning, reviewing, and entering vendor invoices into the City's financial system
• Processing both basic vendor invoices and Purchase Order-related invoices
• Ensuring financial transactions post correctly within the accounting system
• Reviewing reports to identify and resolve outstanding payment items
• Communicating with internal City departments and external vendors regarding invoice and payment inquiries
• Utilizing Windows-based software applications and financial systems to manage daily work tasks
• Maintaining high accuracy and efficiency while working within established timelines
• This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Strong attention to detail, effective time management, and clear communication are essential to successfully managing the daily volume of invoices and payment transactions.

Potential Career Path:
This role can lead to advancement opportunities such as:

• Senior Accounting Specialist
• Accountant
• Financial Analyst
• Accounting Supervisor

Call to Action:
If you are someone who takes pride in accuracy, accountability, and keeping financial processes running smoothly, we encourage you to apply.

Join the City of Greensboro and help ensure the financial foundation that supports our community remains strong.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma /G.E.D.
• 1+ years of recent Accounts Payable experience (within the past 5 years)
• Proficient in data entry and 10-key calculators
• Microsoft Office experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• Experience with the Accounts Payable function for a large organization
• Experience with using an ERP System to process transactions
• Financial Government experience or "related" field
• Understand basic financial transactions

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What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Not Applicable
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

Are you proficient in using a 10-key calculator via the "touch" method?

• No
• Yes

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How many…