Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

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The City of Archdale is looking for a driven individual that wants to join a stable, supportive finance department. This is an expectational opportunity for someone wanting to take the next step in their municipal career.

An employee in this class ensures that essential functions, including payroll, health insurance entries, property tax entries, and capital asset recordings are completed each month. The employee will ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and ordinances, and North Carolina General Statutes. The employee must exercise independent judgment and considerable knowledge to apply generally accepted principles and City policy in daily operations.

They must have appropriate planning, analytical, and organizational skills to work effectively.

• Reviews and analyzes monthly financial statements.
• Assistswithfinancialplanningandprojections.
• Assistswithpreparationoftheannual budget.
• Assistsincoordinatingtheannualaudit,preparinganalysisandworkpapers,andpreparationofyear-end financial reports.
• Prepare individual schedules, supplemental information, and cash-flow statement.
• Conductsinternaloperationalreviewsforvarious City functions,includingproceduralanalysisanddevelopmentofrecommended improvements and related internal controls.
• Reconcilesspecialaccountsandfunds, verifyingaccuracyoffinancialreporting.
• Performsvariousinternalcontrolfunctions,includingreviewingreconciliationsperformedbyotherstaffmembers.
• Works with Citypersonneltoanalyze and solvecomplexproblems.
• Createsandmaintainsavarietyofcomplexfinancialreports.
• Communicatewithotherdepartmentstoassiststaffinimprovingworkflowprocessesandcompliancewithpolicies,internal controls, generally accepted accounting principles and other regulatory requirements.
• Assistswithplanningfordebtissuancesandcoordinatesdebtandleaseaccounting.
• Createsjournalentriesforpropertytaxescollectedby Randolph and Guilford Counties.
• Prepares year-end property tax schedules.
• Analyzesandprojectsmajorrevenuesourcesinrelationtobudgetedrevenues.
• Conducts cost accounting reviews for utilities operations; assists with rate setting.
• Verify accounts receivable balances, monitor collection activities, and analyze revenues compared to budget.
• Prepare journal entries for posting to the general ledger.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Processbi-weekly,monthly,andspecialpayrolls.
• Maintaingarnishmentdeductioncalculationsandnotifications.
• Reconcilepayrollrecordsandaccounts.
• Prepare required Federal and Statepayrollreporting .
• Prepareanddistribute
  
  W-2forms.
• Maintainpayrollcompliancewithapplicablelawsandrequirements.
• Track reimbursement for outside agency payroll assignments.
• Verify HR updates to employee maintenance.
• Prepare and make agency payments.

• Reconcilecapitalassettransactions(coordinatewithotherdepartmentsasneeded),developdepreciationschedules,and complete all other related duties.
• Performannualcapitalassetinventory.
• Manage disposal of surplus City property.
• Maintain capital asset inventory.
• Calculate depreciation and amortization.
• Prepare capital assets schedules for statements.

Bachelor's degree with major course work in accounting, or a related field with a concentration in accounting. Considerable experience with local government financial operations, public finance, and budget administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Willing to obtain one of the North Carolina local government financing or budgeting certifications within five (5) years of hire from the UNC School of Government at Chapel Hill.

How to apply:

Online: A completed City of Archdale application form must be received for consideration. The preferred method of applying is through our website hdale-nc.gov. A resume’ can be attached as an addendum, but not in lieu of the application.

By US Mail:
Applications and any supporting documentation can be mailed to Human Resources, “Accountant Search”, 307 Balfour Dr. P.O. Box 14068 Archdale, NC 27263. Applications can be downloaded hdale-nc.gov.

The City of Archdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Category Full-Time Status Open Salary Starting Salary DOQ. Hiring range $60,597 - $78,776. Benefits include: medical, vision, dental, FSA, life insurance + contributory retirement and 401k (with 5% employer match) + paid vacation, sick + retention pay + tuition assistance + credit union membership; supplemental insurance; EAP. Posted October 8, 2025 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled