Accountant
$54,943–$54,943 year
On-siteKernersville, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Manage general ledger operations including account reconciliations and assist departments by applying federal, state, and organizational policies to governmental accounting principles. Develop, review, and modify accounting procedures and systems while performing routine to complex tasks. Support the Finance Director in preparing and analyzing fiscal reports, interpreting the Fiscal Control Act, and exercising independent judgment on assignments. Salary is $54,942.79 DOQ with benefits including LGERS. Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, current CPA candidate status, and up to two years of professional experience. Valid driver's license and successful background screening are mandatory.
Required Qualifications
- knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of general accounting
- ability to analyze data and produce customized financial, statistical, and narrative reports
- ability to lead the work of others
- understanding of the planning and budgeting process and internal controls
- ability to think analytically
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ability to interpret and apply rules, policies, and regulations
- ability to establish and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization
- ability to maintain confidentiality of information reviewed
- ability to resolve problem situations on own accord
- be resourceful in gathering/giving information in a diplomatic manner
- working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including Microsoft Office
- graduation from an accredited four-year institution with a Bachelor's degree in accounting
- current CPA candidate
- up to two years of professional accounting experience
- pass pre-employment drug screening
- organization's background screening process
- Valid driver's license
Desired Qualifications
- preferably auditing or public sector
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