Assistant Finance Officer

About the role

Performs professional accounting, banking, purchasing, supervisory, and administrative work in support of the County's financial operations. Assists with the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department and carries out delegated authority, as needed, to support continuity of financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Accounts Payable Technician and Accounts Receivable Technician.
• Oversees day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Reviews and authorizes purchase orders to encumber appropriated funds.
• Performs authorized preaudit duties in accordance with the North Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
• Performs daily banking and codes banking transactions to the appropriate accounts.
• Monitors cash balances and transfers funds between the County's central depository and investment accounts.
• Reviews deposits, electronic receipts, ACH transactions, interest earnings, transfers, and other banking activities.
• Assists with general ledger entries, account reconciliations, month-end, and year-end closing.
• Assists with financial reporting and annual audit preparation.
• Assists with monitoring departmental budgets and available appropriations.
• Maintains internal controls over purchasing, banking, receipts, and disbursements.
• Provides guidance to County departments regarding purchasing, account coding, budget availability, and financial procedures.
• Collaborates with the Human Resources/Payroll Director and Grants Administrator on day-to-day financial activities.
• Carries out delegated authority, as needed, to support continuity of financial operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the County Finance Officer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, purchasing, banking, and internal controls.
• Ability to maintain and analyze accurate financial records.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with County officials, employees, auditors, financial institutions, vendors, and the public.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field and experience in accounting or financial administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in governmental accounting or local government finance is preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must be eligible to perform duties delegated to a Deputy Finance Officer under Chapter 159 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
• North Carolina Local Government Finance Officer Certification, or willingness to obtain applicable training or certification, is preferred.

Pay

$57,753 – $75,000