City of Durham · 20 hours ago
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - BUSINESS OPERATIONS (DSS)
Concord, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $54K/yrCity of Durham is hiring for a position in the Business Operations Department at the Department of Social Services. The role involves supervising and coordinating the operations of administrative and financial activities, including budget management and financial reporting.
Electrical DistributionNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Preparing of and managing the department budget with input from program managers and department head review; monitoring and tracking the department's revenue and expenditures; overseeing and participating in the accurate processing of, maintaining and auditing various departmental financial reports and records; maintaining confidentiality; preparing and maintaining records and files
Compiles and submits reimbursement reports (i.e. DSS-1571) for reimbursement of monies spent in federal and state directed programs
Maintains a variety of departmental budgetary and financial reports including federal, state and county financial reports
Monitors and reconciles state budget reports to maximize financial resources
Monitors grant funding including reports and tracking once funds received
Works with County and State finance personnel concerning budget issues
Reports revenue and spending variations to Business Manager and management team to allow for prompt action and resolution
Keys budget requests into Munis for all division
Responsible for processing data in the state budget template for budgeting projections
Responds to inquiries and complaints providing information and assistance
Attends meetings and as required
Performs related tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, accounting, finance or a related field
Considerable experience in personnel, budgeting, or administrative management
Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others
Ability to use discretion and judgment to make decisions
Ability to handle multiple areas of responsibility simultaneously
Ability to plan and direct department level fiscal and business services
Ability to prepare, analyze and evaluate financial systems
Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software
Ability to express ideas clearly and accurately orally and in writing
Ability to collect, summarize and present detailed information
Ability to maintain detailed records
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, subordinates, other employees and general public
Benefits
Earned vacation & sick leave
11-12 paid holidays per year
Floating Holiday
Paid Personal Day
Bereavement Leave
Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System
Mandatory 6% employee contribution
5% employer-paid contribution to NC401K, with no employee match required
Employees have the option to contribute additional monies to the NC401K plan or to a 457 retirement savings plan
Health Insurance plans
Consumer driven plan including a health savings account
PPO Plan
Optional dependent coverage – employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family
Comprehensive health & wellness program
On-site exercise equipment & programs
Health & wellness themed instructional classes
Employee health clinic
Employee assistance program (ex. Individual & family counseling, legal & financial services, child & elder care location assistance, etc.)
Choice of optional dental plans
PPO (Preferred Provider Option) or non-PPO
Optional dependent coverage – employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family
Vision Plan
Includes an annual routine eye exam for individuals on the health insurance plan.
Optional eyewear plan available
$20,000 of term life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment coverage with employer-paid premiums
Employee option for up to $50,000 of additional term life coverage
Optional dependent life insurance coverage for spouses & children
Company
City of Durham
City of Durham focuses on development, city transportation, power distribution, and water distribution.
Founded in 1869
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Delta Farrington, MS Criminal Justice
Community Partnership Manager-Neighborhood Improvement Services Dept
Donald Long
DIRECTOR OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
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