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Mecklenburg County · 1 day ago

Accountant III - Budget

Mecklenburg County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$69K/yr - $91K/yr

4+ years exp

Mecklenburg County is seeking an Accountant III to join their Department of Financial Services, which is responsible for various financial operations including budgeting and accounting. The role involves preparing and maintaining financial records, leading budget meetings, and providing support to county departments in financial matters.

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Responsibilities

Work with assigned department(s) to prepare annually adopted budget as directed by the Office of Management and Budget

Lead budget meetings as scheduled

Prepare detailed analyses supporting budget amounts that are complete, concise and meet needs of the department for making budget decisions

Review and analyze detail and summary general ledger reports; meet monthly with program managers to review results

Prepare financial reports as required by departments, grantors and other funding sources

Oversee entry of budget requests to budget system accurately, completely and by the due dates

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

Assist departments with technical support in policies, procedures, budget development, and financial standards

Oversee specific accounting operations, or complex segment of accounting functions; and review financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance

Analyze data, create reports and/or presentations and communicate results internally and to other County departments

Qualification

Financial analysisBudgetary principlesGovernmental accountingFinancial reportingFinancial modelingQuantitative analysisMicrosoft ExcelBuilding PartnershipsFormal PresentationInformation MonitoringMicrosoft OfficeActive ListeningCommunicationDecision Making

Required

Minimum of four years in Accounting or Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

May require a North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License

Knowledge of budgetary principles

Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations

Knowledge of governmental accounting procedures and principles

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

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

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

Intermediate in various computer applications including Microsoft Office

Advanced in Microsoft Excel