Hybrid Accountant I bei City of High Point, NC

About the Department

WHO WE ARE
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You’ll be joining a dynamic team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! 

OUR CORE VALUES

• Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs. 
• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships. 

WHAT WE OFFER
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 

• A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service 
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one 
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans 
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

YOUR PURPOSE 
Performs responsible technical and professional work in the maintenance and preparation of complex fiscal and financial records; does related work as required. 
Work is performed under supervision of the Treasury Manager.

Position Duties

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepares and maintains accounting records and systems;
• Develops and maintains appropriate accounts and records;
• Analyzes and assembles statistical and accounting data and prepares periodic State and Federal reports;
• Prepares reconciliations on various accounts regularly, journalizes general ledger, and performs all related duties;
• Analyzes and reconciles subsidiary and general ledger accounts;
• Makes adjustments and corrections through journal entries;
• Reconciles capital asset transactions (coordinates with other departments as necessary), develops depreciation schedules, and completes all other related duties;
• Assists with annual capital asset inventory;
• Assists with preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and other annual financial reports;
• Assists other departments and employees on technical financial and/or payroll matters;
• Assists internal and external auditors and prepares required reports;
• Compiles periodic revenue and expense analysis;
• Processes bi-weekly, monthly, and special payrolls;
• Maintains garnishment deduction calculations and notifications;
• Reconciles payroll records and accounts;
• Prepares required Federal and State payroll reporting;
• Prepares and distributes W-2 forms;
• Maintains payroll compliance with applicable laws and requirements;
• Reviews current accounting procedures and recommends needed improvements;
• Cross-trains and provides backup in other departmental responsibilities;
• Performs related tasks as required;
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Formal Education
  • Formal education to include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or related field and 1-year experience in accounting.
• Must have thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and practices of accounting; knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing municipal financial matters; thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment; ability to prepare complex financial reports, records, and payroll with high levels of accuracy; ability to analyze and evaluate financial systems;  ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to express technical ideas effectively, orally and in writing.  
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially excel and word.

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience in governmental accounting is preferred; including comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and practices of accounting;
• Experience with payroll is preferred;
• English and Spanish Language skills

Physical Requirements
Hearing/Speaking – (Speaking - Expressing or exchanging information by means of spoken word.  Hearing - Perceiving nature of sounds by ear).   Employee must converse with City officials, employees, independent auditors, etc. so it is necessary for this person to be able to communicate with people in person and over the telephone.
Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:

• Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Both eyes 20/25 – R 20/30 – L 20/30 corrected.
• Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand. Both eyes 20/25 corrected.
• Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area.
• Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly.

Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:

• Sedentary Work
  1. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; and/or
  2. A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position; and 
  3. Some walking or standing.
• Type of Physical Demands
  1. Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
  2. Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
  3. Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.

Mental Activity/Requirements
Reasoning

• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by City departments, supervisor, employees and auditors; to comprehend, make decisions and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner. Good judgement is essential.

Mathematics Ability

• Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to direct and oversee the use of arithmetic and/or statistics in the preparation of a variety of tests and reports.

Language Ability

• The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Environmental Conditions
Physical Surroundings

• The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Hazards

• No environmental hazards indicated for this classification.

Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment

• Computer, calculator, telephone, printer/fax/copy machine, stapler, files, ledgers, audit information, financial statements, ordinances, manuals, publications, revenue projections, statistical data, operating expenditures, expenditure projections, evaluations, records, correspondence, reference materials, statutes, regular office supplies.

OUR COMMITMENTS
The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.
The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.
Application Deadline: If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. This position may close earlier than the stated deadline due to high applicant volume.

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