An employee in this class performs a variety of professional fiscal and accounting tasks involving journal entries and budgetary accounting, assisting with invoicing and accounts receivable, generating a variety of financial reports, and performing related fiscal duties. Work involves the preparation and analysis of various financial documents and reports related to the Town’s financial condition, budget, and related issues. Work is performed in accordance with established municipal finance procedures, local ordinances, and North Carolina General Statutes governing the responsibilities of local government accountants. Work is evaluated through observation, conferences, review of work, and audit of the records by an external auditor.

Posts daily transactions, deposits, disbursements, and other fiscal activities to the general ledger.

Maintains monthly billing and reconciliation of receipts from multiple systems to the Town ERP.

Assists in the development of and monitors compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Assists assigned departments with Time and Attendance, Purchasing, Contracts, and Budget entry and compliance.

Liaison between assigned departments and Central Accounting.

Reconciles various general ledger accounts.

Compiles, analyzes, and formulates monthly and annual data for journal entries.

Provides information for the creation of financial statements.

Reviews and analyzes various accounts and information for use by management and/or outside audit review.

Assists external auditors during the annual audit of the Town’s financial records and internal controls review.

Responds to various questions from co-workers and other departments.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or a related field and two to four years of directly related experience; or an Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field and five to seven years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.