Staff Accountant

About the role

The Town of Huntersville seeks a professional to join their team in performing accounting and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will analyze revenues and expenditures, reconcile bank accounts, and prepare various financial reports.

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 the 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.

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.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Mathematical computation skills.
• Financial record keeping and reporting skills.
• Ability to train and mentor others.

Benefits

The Town of Huntersville offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Supplemental Information

This position’s physical requirements involve sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: fingering, hearing, lifting, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and/or visual acuity. Work has no exposure to environmental conditions. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with computer printers, light traffic).