Accountant- I (Grants)

City of Rocky Mount • Nc, NC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs specialized accounting work in support of grant management operations and the accounting division. Responsible for managing and monitoring federal, state, and local grants; ensuring grant compliance; preparing grant reports; and providing technical accounting support, financial analysis, and reporting guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year’s experience in a related field of work.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to be bonded.
• Knowledge of financial accounting and specialized accounting requirements for government entities.
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board guidelines.
• Knowledge of the Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting model.
• Knowledge of internal financial controls.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Knowledge of computerized financial software.
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel at an advanced level.
• Skill in analyzing complex financial problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in setting priorities for competing projects with established deadlines.
• Skill in performing complex mathematical calculations.
• Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Creates, updates, analyzes, and processes accounting transactions; analyzes financial transactions; provides accounting guidance; communicates financial information; records adjusting and corrective journal entries; assists departments with financial questions and training.
• Analyzes ledger accounts, prepares reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts, and balances assigned general ledger accounts.
• Assists with preparation of the annual independent audit, audit workpapers, and assigned ACFR schedules.
• Prepares and gathers information to complete internal and external reports.
• Manages and monitors federal, state, and local grants; prepares complex grant reports; provides guidance to City divisions regarding grant requirements and regulations.
• Responds to inquiries and requests from internal and external customers.
• Trains City employees on accounting processes, grant requirements, and financial software applications.
• Assists the Accounting Manager with reporting analysis, special projects, and key financial ratio analysis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level