Location: all cities,NC, USA
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Please apply by: 1/2/25
Salary Range: $68,029 - $102,043
This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA's responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.
Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.
Position Summary
Perform professional and complex accounting work involving the preparation and/or maintenance of
financial or related records. This position, under minimal supervision, is responsible for establishing and
maintaining financial records which may include budgets, expenditures and revenues.
Essential Functions
Prepare, review, analyze, and submit a variety of complex and/or special reports, reconciliations,
work papers, communications, schedules, tables, and/or statements to and from internal
departments, financial institutions, and external agencies
Provide support to County departments by resolving financially related problems and reviewing
internal controls
Resolve complex reconciliations and account analysis problems requiring in-depth research
Prepare financial projections and conduct related forecasting for future project needs for the
County
Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting budgets, expenses, and other financial
projects
Report current or expected financial performance and creates financial models to guide decision
making
Review financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
Analyze cash flow, expenditures, revenue, depreciation, and investments to make
recommendations for action and/or modifications regarding financial procedures, plans, and
controls
Assist departments with technical support in policies, procedures, budget development, and
financial standards
Prepare reports such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other documents that
project the organization's financial position
Oversee specific accounting operations, or complex segment of accounting functions; and review
financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
Ability to analyze data, create reports and/or presentations and communicate results internally
and to other County departments
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of four years in Accounting or Finance.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
May require a North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Public Account (CPA) preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Budgetary principles
Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Governmental accounting procedures and principles
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the
analysis and reporting of financial data
Principles and processes for providing customer service
Skills
Proficiency in financial analysis, financial reporting and modeling
Interpretation of financial documents
Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Active Listening
Talking to others to convey information effectively
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems
Using mathematics to solve problems
Abilities
Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships
between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve
business goals
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals
or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the
information provided
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing
data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course
of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts,
constraints, and probable consequences
Developing Others: Planning and supporting the development of individuals' skills and abilities so
that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively
Formal Presentation: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups; delivering
presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience
Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed
to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
Computer Skills
Intermediate in various computer applications including Microsoft Office
Advanced in Microsoft Excel
Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise
Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of
ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow
County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
No
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.