Accountant III (Code Enforcement) - Mecklenburg County, NC : Job Details

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Please apply by: 11/15/24

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.