Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting

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High Point, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR100185
** Compensation Range**$52,825.76 - $71,698.64

* Please note:

This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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* Who We Are:

** At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!
** Our Core Values:**
* ** Integrity**:
Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
* ** Responsibility**: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
* ** Partnership**:
Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.
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* What We Offer:

** The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
* 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
* PTO earned within first year
* 12 Paid Holidays per year
* Tuition Reimbursement Plan
* Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
** What You'll Do:
** The City of High Point's Financial Services Department/Accounting & Reporting Division seeks to fill the Accountant position (I or II, depending on qualifications).
The accountant performs technical and professional work in the maintenance and preparation of complex financial records; and does related work as required. Work is performed under periodic general supervision of the Accounting Manager.
** Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
**** Essential Tasks
*** Prepares and maintains accounting records and systems;
* Analyzes and assembles statistical and accounting data and prepares periodic State and Federal reports;
* Prepares reconciliation on various accounts regularly, journalizes general ledger, and performs all related duties;
* Maintains related accounting records and systems;
* Assists external auditors with annual audit and assists with preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report;
* Reviews current accounting procedures and recommends needed improvements and procedural changes;
* Variety of other general accounting assignments, including assisting City staff with financial matters;
* Reviews, verifies and reconciles daily cash transactions to the general ledger; including monthly bank reconciliations;
* Cross-trains and provides backup in other departmental responsibilities.
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* Qualifications:

**** Other Accountant II essential tasks (in addition to the above):*
* · Develops and maintains appropriate accounting records with regard to grants, multi-year financial project management, and trial balances;
· Maintains general ledger accounts, checks balances, verifies financial data, and prepares financial reports and statements;
· Analyzes and reconciles subsidiary and general ledger accounts as needed with added emphasis on accounts related to payroll, assets, property taxes, grants, cash, capital projects, and utilities.

The work location of this job will be 211 S Hamilton St High Point, North Carolina.
** Our Commitments*
* * The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service…