Accountant III - Budget

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Department of Financial Services is responsible for capital and debt planning, investments, accounting, payroll, grant management and payables. In addition, it provides fiscal support to departments across the County. The Accountant III will perform professional and complex accounting work involving the preparation and/or maintenance of financial or related records. This position, under minimal supervision, is responsible for establishing and maintaining financial records which may include budgets, expenditures, and revenues.

Requirements

Minimum of four years in Accounting or Finance.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
May require a North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Knowledge of Budgetary principles
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Knowledge of Governmental accounting procedures and principles
Knowledge of Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Knowledge of Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Knowledge of Principles and processes for providing customer service
Skills Proficiency in financial analysis, financial reporting and modeling
Skills Interpretation of financial documents
Skills Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Skills Active Listening
Skills Talking to others to convey information effectively
Skills Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Skills Using mathematics to solve problems
Abilities 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
Abilities 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
Abilities 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 consequences
Abilities Developing Others: Planning and supporting the development of individuals’ skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively
Abilities Formal Presentation: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience
Abilities Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
Computer Skills Intermediate in various computer applications including Microsoft Office
Computer Skills Advanced in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Local government experience

Responsibilities

Work with assigned department(s) to prepare annually adopted budget as directed by the Office of Management and Budget.
Lead budget meetings as scheduled.
Prepare detailed analyses supporting budget amounts that are complete, concise and meet needs of the department for making budget decisions.
Review and analyze detail and summary general ledger reports; meet monthly with program managers to review results.
Prepare financial reports as required by departments, grantors and other funding sources.
Oversee entry of budget requests to budget system accurately, completely and by the due dates.
Prepare, review, analyze, and submit a variety of complex and/or special reports, reconciliations, work papers, communications, schedules, tables, and/or statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies
Provide support to County departments by resolving financially related problems and reviewing internal controls
Resolve complex reconciliations and account analysis problems requiring in-depth research
Prepare financial projections and conduct related forecasting for future project needs for the County
Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting budgets, expenses, and other financial projects
Report current or expected financial performance and creates financial models to guide decision making
Review financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
Assist departments with technical support in policies, procedures, budget development, and financial standards
Oversee specific accounting operations, or complex segment of accounting functions; and review financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
Analyze data, create reports and/or presentations and communicate results internally and to other County departments