Staff Accountant

Town of Huntersville•Huntersville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional accounting and administrative work in the analysis of revenues and expenditures for the Town. Reconciles bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, prepares journal entries; prepares schedules for the audit and budget. Work is performed under the supervision of the Assistant Finance Director.

Requirements

Knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting principles, rules and regulations
Knowledge of accounting terminology, methods, procedures and equipment
Knowledge of principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions and follow work procedures
Ability to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy
Ability to prepare complete and accurate reports from various accounting data
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting or related field and three years of experience in accounting, budgeting or finance.
Or a combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills to complete the essential functions and job responsibilities of this position.
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Trains administrative staff on financial system invoice and purchase card processing and accounts payable reporting.
Reviews and approves invoices, P Card purchases and requisitions through workflow in our financial software.
Processes weekly accounts payable payments and wires.
Prepares and posts online and in-person revenue payments and journal entries for various departments.
Records monthly and daily ad valorem, motor fuels, and sales taxes.
Reconciles the utility receivable and customer deposits for the Electric Fund.
Reconciles various bank statements; researches and resolves discrepancies; posts interest and bank fees.
Performs the monthly and annual sales tax reconciliation.
Prepares and submits the monthly motor fuel tax report to the NC Department of Revenue
Reviews requisitions and inputs requests for Purchase Orders from all departments; inputs budget amendments as needed.
Prepares monthly spreadsheets and schedules for the Annual Audit.
Works with Assistant Finance Director to prepare schedules for Annual Budget.
Works with Administrative Assistants to create and maintain vendor files including COIs and W-9’s to have information to prepare and file annual 1099s for service and land purchases.
Performs other duties as assigned.