Accounting Manager; Eligible Position
Job in
Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina, 27889, USA
Listed on 2026-06-20
Listing for:
City of Greensboro, NC
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance -
Management
Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary: $93,580.00 - $ Annually
Location : Melvin Municipal Office Building (MMOB) 300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Active Full-Time
Job Number: 05388
Department: Finance
Division: Finance Administration
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Drive Financial Integrity and Operational Excellence.
Accounting Manager - Financial and Administrative Services
Position Closes: June 28, 2026
** Eligible Signing Bonus Of $2,500.00 ***
The City of Greensboro is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and technically skilled Accounting Manager to lead the Accounting Division within the Finance Department. This leadership position oversees essential accounting functions that support the City's financial operations, including general accounting, payroll, fixed assets, contracts administration, and business continuity planning.
The Accounting Manager serves as a key financial leader and subject matter expert, providing technical accounting guidance, strengthening internal controls, supporting audit activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, laws, regulations, and City policies. This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, improving processes, and developing high-performing teams.
About the Department:
The City of Greensboro Finance Department serves as a trusted steward of public resources, providing financial leadership, accountability, and strategic support to departments across the organization. The department is responsible for ensuring sound financial management practices that support City operations, infrastructure investments, and community priorities.
Through innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement, the Finance Department helps position Greensboro for long-term fiscal sustainability while maintaining the highest standards of public trust.
Leadership Impact:
The Accounting Manager plays a vital role in protecting the City's financial integrity by ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective accounting operations. This position directly influences organizational accountability, financial transparency, and the City's ability to make informed strategic decisions.
As a trusted advisor and financial leader, the Accounting Manager helps shape policies, improve operational efficiency, and support the long-term financial health of the organization.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Serve as a key member of the City's financial leadership team
- Lead critical accounting and financial control functions that impact the entire organization
- Partner with departments across the City to support strategic initiatives and operational success
- Influence financial policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks
- Supervise and develop a talented team of accounting professionals
- Work on high-impact projects involving financial systems, process improvements, and organizational efficiencies
- Contribute to an organization committed to accountability, innovation, and exceptional public service
The Accounting Manager is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Accounting Division and serves as the City's subject matter expert for general ledger processes, accounting operations, and financial controls. This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and administer the Accounting Division's annual operating budget
- Provide technical accounting assistance and guidance to City departments using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Support internal and external audit activities and ensure timely responses to audit requests
- Interpret and apply accounting theory, North Carolina laws and regulations, and City policies to financial transactions and reporting
- Oversee monthly and annual financial closing processes and ensure the accuracy of accounting records
- Review and strengthen the City's internal control framework, financial policies, and operating procedures
- Participate in the development and implementation of new financial policies and control measures
- Lead program reviews, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional special projects
- Serve as the City's primary subject matter expert for general ledger processes and financial system functionality
- Coordinate system testing, document procedures, troubleshoot issues, and support business continuity planning for financial operations
- Oversee Accounting Division services, including general accounting, payroll, fixed assets, contracts administration, and business continuity functions
- Develop division goals, objectives, performance measures, and operational priorities
- Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate division staff while fostering professional growth and organizational excellence
- Oversees the Accounting Division and its annual operating budget
- Directly…
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