Accountant I

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

1d•$52,132 - $65,165•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exempt (salaried) 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.

Requirements

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
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 understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting
Talking to others to convey information effectively
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Using mathematics to solve problems
Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequence
Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
Technical/professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Intermediate in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience with accounting work or financial analysis.

Responsibilities

Perform general and technical accounting work for an assigned area or department.
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.