Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

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Salary Range: $25 - $31/hourly

This is a 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.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of 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) you will 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 to partner 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.

This position will perform general accounting work. A high degree of customer service skills is required for this position.

Perform general and technical accounting work for an assigned area or department. This position, under direct supervision, is the entry level classification in the Accountant series and is responsible for preparing grant applications, financial reports and budget documents; and performing division accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions ensuring compliance with local ordinances and state statutes.

Analyze and monitor compliance with financial, reporting, and legal requirements

Prepare, review, reconcile and submit reports and/or statements to internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies

Organize, prepare, and review budget documentation; determine revenue and expenditure coding; review expenditure and reconcile budget proceeds

Prepare invoices for payment authorization; assigns expenditures to proper cost center; verifies posting of expenditures and maintains accounts payable ledger and records

Enter and maintain automated and manual accounting records; perform data entry for accounting operations and verifies accuracy

Prepare a variety of financial and accounting records and reports including revenue and expenditure reports, executive summaries, and aging reports

Review and audit source documents and posts transactions; prepares reports and reconciles ledgers

Coordinate with department to assess needs and requirements for fiscal monitoring and reporting

Review data collected and monitors budgets to provide accurate and timely financial information to internal departments and outside reporting agencies

Provide ongoing technical assistance to departments on fiscal policies and procedures and budget guidelines

No experience required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?:
Yes

May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License

Experience with accounting work or financial analysis

Knowledge of

Budgetary principles

Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations

Governmental accounting procedures

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their applications

The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

Principles and processes for providing customer service

Proficiency in financial analysis

Interpretation of financial documents

Qualitative and quantitative analysis

Working with balance sheets and financial statements, journal entries, knowledge of account classifications, understand chart of accounts

Active Listening:
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to…