Accountant I - (Part time)

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

4d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• No experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted
• 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
• Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
• Intermediate in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• Experience with accounting work or financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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