Accountant

City of New Bern•New Bern, NC

About The Position

Performs responsible professional accounting work in the preparation and maintenance of complex financial records. Responsible for management of grants, FEMA awards, capital assets, bond proceeds, and project funds; prepares various monthly reconciliations and audit schedules; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager, with technical guidance and review from the Senior Accountant and/or Accounting Manager as appropriate.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited community college with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
Considerable experience in general accounting, governmental accounting, grants, fixed asset accounting, project accounting, or closely related financial work.
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE CITYOF NEW BERN.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of accounting theory, principles, methods, and practices as applied to governmental accounting
Working knowledge of grant accounting, reimbursement documentation, capital assets, project accounting, bond-funded projects, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit support
Ability to prepare accurate workpapers, schedules, reconciliations, journal entry support, and reports
Ability to research discrepancies, organize work, meet deadlines, follow oral and written directions, use financial systems and spreadsheets, communicate effectively, perform work independently
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, departments, auditors, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains grants, FEMA awards, capital assets, bonds, project funds, and related accounting files.
Prepares and submits grant and FEMA reimbursements, reports, audit workpapers, and related reconciliations.
Ensures grant and FEMA awards maintain compliance with award agreements, City policies, state statutes, and federal regulations.
Responsible for the preparation and recording of fixed assets, including additions, disposals, transfers, and construction-in-progress projects, prepares depreciation workpapers, reconciles fixed asset records to the general ledger, and maintains supporting documentation to ensure compliance.
Tracks bond proceeds and project fund activity for general obligation and revenue bond projects; prepares related accounting support and summaries.
Prepares assigned balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, monthly project fund reconciliation packages, and follows up on reconciling items.
Coordinates with the Budget Administrator to tie grant, project, bond, and capital asset activity to budget, CIP, project authorization, and funding records.
Prepares audit schedules and supporting documentation for grants, FEMA awards, fixed assets, project funds, bond proceeds, and related accounting areas.
Coordinates with accounting, purchasing, and departmental staff to ensure complete and accurate documentation for contracts, vendor records, p-card transactions, projects, grants, and audit requests.
Reviews assigned accounting activities for completeness, coding accuracy, proper period, consistency, and logical agreement to source records before submitting for review.
Flags unusual accounting treatment, coding, timing, reimbursement, documentation, internal control, or policy issues for Senior Accountant and/or Accounting Manager review.
Serves as a backup for key accounting functions and assists staff with daily operations, month-end activities, reconciliations, reporting, and special projects as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.