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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Finance Specialist II - Grants and Contracts

Nashville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$59K/yr - $59K/yr

NEOGOV is a company that supports governmental functions, and they are seeking a Finance Specialist II to perform complex accounting work related to grants and contracts. The role involves managing debt payments, fixed asset records, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Process County debt payments, reports individual payments to the Local Government Commission and maintains records in the Debt Book software

Performs periodic review of all fixed asset accounts to ensure Purchasing and Fixed Asset policies are followed

Assist with processing, reconciling, and maintaining records for County fixed assets

Assist with physical inventories and tracking project costs related to fixed assets

Assist with the sale of surplus property

Works directly with financial software processing fixed asset transactions and other related transactions

Assist with requested reports and respond to questions concerning fixed assets

Assist with contract review and analyzing to ensure compliance of policies, regulations and GASB Standards

Assist with developing and monitoring standards for contract administration

Works directly with Debt Book software recording County debt payments

Assist with review of lease agreements and subscription agreements for GASB requirements and works directly with Debt Book software to record qualifying agreements

Assist in reviewing grant expenditures for accuracy

Can serve as backup to Program Administrator for fuel card program and procurement card program

Cross-trained to serve as back-up to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Assist with processing ESCHEATS

Transmits positive pay files as backup to Accounts Receivable

Provides outstanding customer service to all internal and external customers

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Governmental accountingContract administrationFixed asset managementDebt payment managementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skills

Required

Knowledge of governmental accounting in relation to contracts, fixed assets and debt payments

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with department managers other staff, vendors, government officials and the general public

This position may perform work of a specialized and confidential nature

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office skills specifically Excel and Word and software applications used to track and maintain the physical fixed assets and contracts of the County

Knowledge of contract development and administration

Understanding of asset lifecycle and depreciation

Ability to maintain high quality performance in a busy environment

Operates with a high degree of sensitivity, discretion, and confidentiality for work involving access to personal and confidential information and discussions

Demonstrates administrative and strong organizational skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Successfully uses Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word

Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates experience to successfully work independently

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations

Ability to gather and analyze information, compose and implement reports and procedures

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with department directors, employees and the general public

Ability to solve practical problems

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form