Accountant Senior

City of Charlotte • Charlotte, NC

46d

About The Position

The Accountant II (AP/AR) performs fully proficient professional accounting work involving advanced analysis, reconciliation, and reporting for assigned accounting functions, with primary responsibility for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. Working under general direction, this role applies sound accounting judgment to resolve non-routine issues, ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and support accurate financial reporting related to vendor payments, revenue collection, and related balance sheet and expense accounts. The Accountant II serves as an experienced contributor within the accounting team and functions as a technical resource for AP and AR processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of: Generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting processes Financial reporting and close processes.
• Internal control frameworks and audit requirements.
• Funding and compliance requirements are applicable to assigned accounting areas.
• Skill in: Performing complex account reconciliations and financial analyses related to AP and AR accounts.
• Researching and resolving accounting discrepancies and classification issues.
• Preparing detailed financial schedules and supporting documentation.
• Using accounting systems and spreadsheet tools to analyze financial data.
• Communicating technical accounting information clearly to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Ability to: Apply professional judgment to non-routine accounting matters.
• Work independently with minimal day-to-day oversight.
• Prioritize and manage multiple deadlines during close and reporting cycles.
• Identify risks and recommend improvements to accounting processes or controls.
• Provide guidance and review support to less-experienced accounting staff.
• Maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism in all financial work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in governmental or public-sector accounting.
• Experience supporting audits, grants, or capital/project accounting.
• Strong proficiency with enterprise financial systems and advanced spreadsheet analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting activities related to accounts payable and accounts receivable, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reconciliations for disbursement and revenue-related accounts.
• Analyze AP and AR transactions and account activity to ensure appropriate classification, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP/GASB and internal accounting policies.
• Research and resolve non-routine accounting issues involving vendor payments, billing, deposits, revenue recognition, and related clearing accounts, document conclusions and recommendations.
• Evaluate discrepancies within procure-to-pay and revenue-collection systems and determine appropriate accounting treatment and corrective actions.
• Play a significant role in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for accounts payable and accounts receivable accounts.
• Prepare and review reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation related to operating expenses, vendor liabilities, receivables, and revenue activity.
• Assist with the preparation of internal management reports, regulatory reports, and other financial schedules related to disbursement and revenue activity.
• Support year-end accruals, cut-off analyses, and account reviews related to AP and AR functions.
• Ensure accounts payable and accounts receivable activities comply with applicable accounting standards, funding requirements, and internal control expectations.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and explanations related to disbursement and revenue accounts in response to internal and external audit requests.
• Identify internal control weaknesses or process gaps within procure-to-pay and revenue-collection processes and recommend corrective actions.
• Support implementation and testing of financial system updates, procedures, and internal control enhancements affecting AP and AR processes.
• Serve as a technical resource for accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting functions.
• Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, and City Finance staff to resolve accounting questions or discrepancies related to payments, billing, deposits, and revenue posting.
• Provide informal guidance and technical review support for Accountant I or accounting support staff engaged in AP and AR activities.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within AP and AR accounting processes.
• As part of your responsibility to support the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Safety Culture, report safety concerns and issues through the various methods established by CATS, as outlined in the ASP.

Benefits

• The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
• Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

What This Job Offers

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