Finance assistant Jobs in Durham, NC

Salary : $96,699.20 - $115,606.40 Annually

Location : Cabarrus County, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : FY24-01091

Department : FINANCE

Opening Date : 05 / 20 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hiring range for this position is $96,699.20 - $115,606.40. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 32.

Cabarrus County seeks a dynamic professional with extensive experience in local government, financial management, and organizational effectiveness to serve as Deputy Finance Director. The Deputy Finance Director must be collaborative, analytical, detail-oriented, and a problem-solver by nature. The Deputy Finance Director performs difficult professional and executive work planning, organizing and directing the financial activities of Cabarrus County.

Finance Division :

The Finance Department is responsible for maintaining Cabarrus County's accounting and reporting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

The department provides critical information for both financial and strategic planning at all levels of management. Finance records the receipt and disbursement of County funds, as set forth in the budget ordinance and North Carolina General Statutes.

An integral part of the department's function involves managing cash to maximize investment income while still meeting the organization's cash flow needs. The department also manages capital assets, debt, grants and payroll.

About Cabarrus County :

Comprised of Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Midland, and Mt. Pleasant, Cabarrus County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, with a population of 235,797 (2022). The community relies on forward-thinking and innovative leaders to manage the rapid growth.

Cabarrus is home to Atrium Health Cabarrus and the North Carolina Research Campus. Other industries include biotechnology, healthcare, manufacturing, industrial and business parks, warehousing and distribution, entertainment and hospitality, retail and aviation.

General Definition of Work :

Performs difficult professional and executive work planning, organizing, and directing the financial activities of the County; does related work as required. Supervision is exercised over subordinate department personnel, Accounting Supervisors, Accountant, Senior Grant Accountants. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Finance Director.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions / Typical Tasks :

Preparing financial statements and reports; developing office policies and procedures; maintaining financial and employee records and files; supervising and assisting the Finance Director.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Provides supervision, training, and evaluation of six (6) direct reports - (3) Accounting Supervisors, (1) Accountant and (2) Senior Grant Accountants.
• Assists with hiring and employment decisions; reviews and approves timesheets
• Coordinates, prepares, and reviews the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR). Responsible for the timely submission to the LGC.
• Coordinate and assist with fiscal year-end closing process including preparing closing schedule, reconciliations, accruals, adjustments, and communication with county departments.
• Assists with the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award Program (PAFR) Coordinates and manages the annual and interim external audit; assists auditors by preparing and assisting with requested information and answering questions.
• Prepares and assists departments with budget amendments and journal entries as needed
• Coordinates with external actuary and preparation of annual OPEB valuation
• Responsible for implementation of new GASB pronouncements.
• Responsible for preparing or reviewing various Federal and State reports, annually, quarterly, or monthly including but not limited to : EMMA reports, 911 reports, SEFSA, sales and use tax refund, EMS Medicaid Cost Report, Indirect Cost Plan, Financial Assurance, Facilities Report, and LGC203.
• Review and approve various reconciliations
• Assists personnel in implementation of accounting policies, systems, and programs.
• Assists Senior Grant Accountants with maintaining needed financial records, preparing reconciliations, budget amendments and general ledger accounts for grant funds.
• Assists in the budget process by providing financial data analysis and estimates for revenues; verifies financial data; reviews estimates.
• Pre-audits contracts, purchase orders, wires, and ACH payment files.
• Oversees financial analysis and budget of revenues expenditures of internal service, and special revenue funds.
• Participates in the review and implementation of County internal control policies and procedures.
• Supplies financial information to appropriate persons, organizations, and citizens.
• Responsible for the operations of the Finance Department and authorized to act on management team matters in the absence of the Finance Director.
• Approves invoices and journal entries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of accounting; comprehensive knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial matters; thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment; ability to prepare and maintain complex financial reports and records; ability to analyze and evaluate complex financial systems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials and associates; ability to express technical ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates.

Minimum Education / Experience requirements

Education and Experience :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and considerable experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting. Other extensive accounting experience may be considered.

Special Requirements :

Certified Public Accountant and Local Government Finance Officer Certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements :

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental and Contact Information :

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account . Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at [redacted].

Mandatory 6% employee contribution

Employees have the option to contribute additional monies to the NC401K plan or to a 457 retirement savings plan

Consumer driven plan including a health savings account

On-site exercise equipment & programs

PPO (Preferred Provider Option) or non-PPO

Includes an annual routine eye exam for individuals on the health insurance plan.

Employee option for up to $50,000 of additional term life coverage

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.

What is the highest level of education completed?

How many years have you worked for a County or Municipality?

How many years have you worked in a supervisory role? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented on your application's employment history.)

Are you a North Carolina Certified Local Government Finance Officer?

Are you a Certified Public Accountant Professional?

Please list your desired salary amount?

Required Question