Hybrid FINANCIAL REPORTING SUPERVISOR - $2000 SIGNING BONUS bei Town of Mooresville, NC

About the Department

Performs work and work products that support the development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Evaluates, reviews, and audits financial transactions ensuring compliance with local ordinances and state statutes. 

Position Duties

An employee in this class performs a variety of professional fiscal and accounting tasks involving journal entries and budgetary accounting. Primary responsibility includes general ledger review and maintenance and audit preparations. Work involves the preparation and analysis of various financial documents and reports related to the Town’s financial condition, budget, and related issues. Work is performed in accordance with established municipal finance procedures, local ordinances, and North Carolina General Statutes governing the responsibilities of local government accountants. Work is evaluated through observation, conferences, review of work,  and audit of the records by an external auditor.

Minimum Qualifications

Manages the audit process.

Works with management to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB), and the Local Government Fiscal Control Act.

Assist with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Prepares and/or oversees other financial reporting, such as quarterly board reporting, Annual Financial Information Report (AFIR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), etc.

Assists in maintaining the general ledger in establishing new funds, accounts, and overall reconciliation and reporting.

Provides supervision, support, and performance management to reporting staff, which includes Capital Assets, Escheats, reconciliations, etc. through training, coaching, recruitment, and yearly reviews.

Collaborates with other departments to complete accurate records and provide accounting support.

Oversees monthly review of the balance sheet and month-end closings.

Reconciles investments and distribution of investment income to all funds.

Provides managerial oversight to Town-wide utility billing.

Manages the customer ledger concerning general billing and maintains delinquent revenues.

Works alongside the Customer Service staff and other Town departments in matters related to Town revenue.

Attends annual training to stay current with accounting regulations and management changes.

Assists the Chief Accountant in process improvements and other projects.

Performs other duties as required.

Other Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or related field and five to seven years of directly related experience, including two years of supervisory experience; or an Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field and ten or more years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.