Accountant I ~ Accounting Coordinator

Town of North Topsail Beach•Town of North Topsail Beach, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

North Topsail Beach, NC has an opening for an Accountant I or Accounting Coordinator in the Finance Division. This role is responsible for all fiscal, purchasing, and budgetary matters of the town. The position handles accounts payable, General Ledger, journal entries, and ensures the general ledger is balanced. It assists the Finance Director with month-end close, compliance with town and state fiscal policies, and prepares various financial worksheets. The role may also involve attending public meetings, preparing materials, and providing presentations. Appointment to either classification depends on applicant qualifications.

Requirements

Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (for Accounting Coordinator)
1+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or related experience (for Accounting Coordinator)
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or financial-management software
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, vendors, and management
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Two years of financial experience in a municipal or county government (for Accountant I)
Five years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or equivalent combination of education and experience (for Accountant I)
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field (for Accountant I)
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Class C Driver’s License
Must be bondable

Nice To Haves

Two years of financial experience in a municipal or county government (for Accounting Coordinator)
Experience with QuickBooks / FMS / ADP / SAP / other system
Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close procedures
Experience supporting payroll accounting
Experience working in a regulated or compliance-focused environment
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (for Accounting Coordinator)
North Carolina CPA certification
Thorough knowledge of NC Local Government bidding and contracting
Considerable knowledge of NC General Statues, NCDOT contracting requirements, AIA documents, and Federal Grant Guidelines
Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) designation OR the ability to earn this level certification within 2 years of hire
Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation OR the ability to earn this level certification within 2 years of hire
Experience with managing surplus property, capitalization of fixed assets and calculating depreciation
Experience with preparing and monitoring grant financial documents and reports
Experience with payroll systems and the payroll/timekeeping functions, related reports, able to resolve issues with the payroll system and employee pay; able to implement various deductions, contributions, disbursements, execution and remittance of taxes, levies, and garnishments

Responsibilities

Accounts payable
General Ledger management
Preparing, entering, and reviewing journal entries
Verifying general ledger balance for all budget codes and making necessary adjustments
Assisting the Finance Director in month-end close activities
Ensuring compliance with applicable town, state fiscal, and procurement policies
Assisting in the preparation of worksheets related to Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and the Annual Single Audit, debt schedules, and payroll processing
Attending Public Meetings, preparing material, and providing presentations for Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Processes purchase requisitions and purchase orders
Prepares complex journal entries
Prepares debt payment schedules, post-issuance and arbitrage compliance and the debt management section of the Town’s annual budget document
Ability to quickly adapt to changing technology and learn new software systems
Performing independent research and developing recommendations
Consolidating financial information for annual audit
Preparing Powell Bill reports, filing annual sales tax refund requests, and completing payroll report forms 941, 941B and NC-5Q
Managing the accounting of Town insurance claims and workers’ compensation
Managing surplus property, capitalization of fixed assets and calculating depreciation
Preparing and monitoring grant financial documents and reports
Managing payroll systems and the payroll/timekeeping functions, related reports, resolving issues with the payroll system and employee pay; implementing various deductions, contributions, disbursements, execution and remittance of taxes, levies, and garnishments