Finance Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, ERP platforms, and related technologies used in municipal finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement, workflow design, and automation concepts.
• Knowledge of internal controls and operational best practices in a governmental environment.
• Ability to evaluate processes and implement efficient, technology driven solutions.
• Ability to lead system improvements and manage change across functional areas.
• Ability to supervise, train, and support staff across multiple functional areas.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, management, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across departments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, or a related field and considerable experience in governmental finance, financial systems administration, or process improvement, including some supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Certified North Carolina Local Government Finance Officer designation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Leads administration and optimization of core financial systems, including the ERP system, financial forms and document management platforms, purchasing card systems, financial reporting software, debt management systems, and merchant services.
• Evaluates, designs, and improves financial and operational workflows with a focus on automation, efficiency, and scalability.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and strengthen internal controls through system enhancements and process redesign.
• Provides oversight and coordination of key financial operations, including accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing card activity, ensuring processes are standardized, efficient, and compliant.
• Supervises assigned staff, including providing guidance, training, performance feedback, and coordination of work activities across functional areas.
• Coordinates records retention efforts and manages responses to public records requests in accordance with applicable laws and Town policies.
• Develops, maintains, and updates departmental procedures, documentation, and internal process guides to support consistency and sustainability of operations.
• Supports departmental performance initiatives, including workflow tracking, process measurement, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintains and updates Finance Department webpage content to ensure accurate and timely public information.
• Provides technical support and guidance to staff and departments related to financial systems, automation tools, and process improvements.
• Assists with system implementations, upgrades, and department wide initiatives as directed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• long-term disability programs
• short-term disability programs
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• volunteer leave
• paid parental leave
• paid elder care leave
• non-matching required 401k contributions
• longevity pay bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wellness Wednesday (one hour off monthly for wellness needs)
• free access to recreational facilities
• discounted fees for youth athletic programs for employees' families
• management leave
• flex time
• 5% salary increase upon completion of a six-month probationary period