Cabarrus County NC
ACCOUNTING MANAGER/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & DEPOSITS (FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
Cabarrus County NC, Concord, North Carolina, United States, 28027
Overview
General Definition of Work: Performs advanced professional work managing and participating in the operation of financial activities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Finance Director. Management over department personnel.
Essential Functions / Typical Tasks Supervising, coordinating and overseeing assigned Finance Department operations and activities; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
(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.)
Manages, coordinates and oversees assigned Finance Department operations and activities; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
Manages employees within specialty area of the Finance Department.
Ensures proper personnel coverages within specialty area.
Manages daily operations of specialty area.
Serves as liaison for the department to coordinate development, implementation and maintenance of technological applications and programs for the department.
Plans and collaborates with various county departments such as the Managers Office, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management and Information Technology to develop, administer, maintain and enforce business operational functions and standards that comply with county policies and procedures.
Assists in development of departmental business models to ensure compliance with county policy that guides and implements new processes, standards or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal fiscal regulations and confidentiality requirements in operating and maintaining a variety of systems, reports, records and files.
Performs internal control procedures in specialty area.
Maintains and oversees reconciliation on a variety of balance sheet, revenue and expenditure accounts.
Prepares audit schedules and assists in the preparation of the ACFR and Annual Financial Information Report.
Prepares and maintains a variety of financial reports.
Assist with evaluating Finance department performance measures.
Manages the creation and updates to each specialty area’s procedure manuals, as well as any related policies.
Consults with and advises department representatives, answering questions, suggesting alternatives, correcting errors, and analyzing accounts.
Performs proper internal controls to safeguard the security of transactions.
Reviews, approves and posts assigned accounting entries.
Provides other managerial duties such as instructing, assigning and reviewing work, planning, delegating, coordinating activities, acting on employee problems, terminations, promotions and salary increases. Reviews and ensures workload is properly distributed.
Assists in the selection of new employees, employee evaluation and discipline procedures.
Conducts performance evaluations and all other managerial duties.
Manages all training requirements for new hires, annual job training, safety training, etc.
Assists with Finance website information/updates.
Provide backup for employees that are out within your area.
Backup and assist other Finance teams as necessary.
Performs related tasks as required.
A/P & Deposits
Specialty area consisting of accounts payable, deposits, debt and other accounting functions.
Oversees the accounts payable process including but not limited to invoices, warrants, disbursements, and travel expenditures.
Oversees investment of idle funds working with various investment brokers and the county’s custody bank.
Review and update the County’s investment policy and procedures.
Performs monthly reconciliation of County property tax which includes REAL, DMV and NCVTS.
Maintains County tax levy documents and prepares TR-1.
Maintains and provides information for debt annual budget and reporting, execution of debt payments and LGC reporting.
Completes the annual 1099 preparation, processing and filing.
Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Payroll
Specialty area of payroll and accounting functions.
Oversee the processes of all aspects of the payroll area.
Become a Subject Matter Expert within the payroll areas, including but not limited to, up to date changes to codes and regulations.
Prepare and reconcile W-2’s.
Submit Federal and State reporting’s required with the payroll processes.
Prepare information for LEO Separation Allowance Actuarial Valuation.
Reconcile assigned bank accounts.
Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
A/R & Banking
Oversee the daily banking operations, transfers and wires.
Oversee the p-card operations and A/R invoicing.
Reconciles the payroll, jail commissary and investment bank accounts.
Manages and reconciles the ambulance reporting and receivables.
Coordinates Regions sweeps.
Completes the Bottle Turnover (ABC tax) and White Goods.
Oversees the Landfill financial process and completes the Landfill Finance Assurance Report.
Assists with Arena financial review and reporting.
Assists with 911 reporting and financial planning.
Prepares the LGC 203 cash report, Indirect Cost Plan, AFIR, and Medicaid Annual Cost Report.
Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Grants
Obtain a full understanding of the various types of grants and each of their requirements.
Assist with the training of employees on each type of grants and requirements.
Assists with weekly check disbursements for grants.
Reconcile grants for all reporting requirements.
Assist in the development and design of all process to implement an efficient grant process to encompass the departments, Finance and outside agencies.
Assist in any communications, trainings, correspondence for Cabarrus County departments, outside agencies and any other necessary documentation.
Oversee the full grant process and procedures.
Review and assist in submission of all required reporting.
Review and assist with GASB 87 & GASB 96 policies, procedures and reporting, including the use of DebtBook.
Assist in grant specifications and record keeping based on the grant requirements.
Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and practices of accounting; knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing County financial matters and loan programs; thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment; ability to prepare, analyze and evaluate complex financial systems; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates; ability to express technical ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
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. At least 3 – 5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Local Government Finance Officer (LGFO) certifications preferred.
Physical Requirements This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, fingering, grasping, 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 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 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.
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Essential Functions / Typical Tasks Supervising, coordinating and overseeing assigned Finance Department operations and activities; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
(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.)
Manages, coordinates and oversees assigned Finance Department operations and activities; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
Manages employees within specialty area of the Finance Department.
Ensures proper personnel coverages within specialty area.
Manages daily operations of specialty area.
Serves as liaison for the department to coordinate development, implementation and maintenance of technological applications and programs for the department.
Plans and collaborates with various county departments such as the Managers Office, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management and Information Technology to develop, administer, maintain and enforce business operational functions and standards that comply with county policies and procedures.
Assists in development of departmental business models to ensure compliance with county policy that guides and implements new processes, standards or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal fiscal regulations and confidentiality requirements in operating and maintaining a variety of systems, reports, records and files.
Performs internal control procedures in specialty area.
Maintains and oversees reconciliation on a variety of balance sheet, revenue and expenditure accounts.
Prepares audit schedules and assists in the preparation of the ACFR and Annual Financial Information Report.
Prepares and maintains a variety of financial reports.
Assist with evaluating Finance department performance measures.
Manages the creation and updates to each specialty area’s procedure manuals, as well as any related policies.
Consults with and advises department representatives, answering questions, suggesting alternatives, correcting errors, and analyzing accounts.
Performs proper internal controls to safeguard the security of transactions.
Reviews, approves and posts assigned accounting entries.
Provides other managerial duties such as instructing, assigning and reviewing work, planning, delegating, coordinating activities, acting on employee problems, terminations, promotions and salary increases. Reviews and ensures workload is properly distributed.
Assists in the selection of new employees, employee evaluation and discipline procedures.
Conducts performance evaluations and all other managerial duties.
Manages all training requirements for new hires, annual job training, safety training, etc.
Assists with Finance website information/updates.
Provide backup for employees that are out within your area.
Backup and assist other Finance teams as necessary.
Performs related tasks as required.
A/P & Deposits
Specialty area consisting of accounts payable, deposits, debt and other accounting functions.
Oversees the accounts payable process including but not limited to invoices, warrants, disbursements, and travel expenditures.
Oversees investment of idle funds working with various investment brokers and the county’s custody bank.
Review and update the County’s investment policy and procedures.
Performs monthly reconciliation of County property tax which includes REAL, DMV and NCVTS.
Maintains County tax levy documents and prepares TR-1.
Maintains and provides information for debt annual budget and reporting, execution of debt payments and LGC reporting.
Completes the annual 1099 preparation, processing and filing.
Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Payroll
Specialty area of payroll and accounting functions.
Oversee the processes of all aspects of the payroll area.
Become a Subject Matter Expert within the payroll areas, including but not limited to, up to date changes to codes and regulations.
Prepare and reconcile W-2’s.
Submit Federal and State reporting’s required with the payroll processes.
Prepare information for LEO Separation Allowance Actuarial Valuation.
Reconcile assigned bank accounts.
Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
A/R & Banking
Oversee the daily banking operations, transfers and wires.
Oversee the p-card operations and A/R invoicing.
Reconciles the payroll, jail commissary and investment bank accounts.
Manages and reconciles the ambulance reporting and receivables.
Coordinates Regions sweeps.
Completes the Bottle Turnover (ABC tax) and White Goods.
Oversees the Landfill financial process and completes the Landfill Finance Assurance Report.
Assists with Arena financial review and reporting.
Assists with 911 reporting and financial planning.
Prepares the LGC 203 cash report, Indirect Cost Plan, AFIR, and Medicaid Annual Cost Report.
Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Grants
Obtain a full understanding of the various types of grants and each of their requirements.
Assist with the training of employees on each type of grants and requirements.
Assists with weekly check disbursements for grants.
Reconcile grants for all reporting requirements.
Assist in the development and design of all process to implement an efficient grant process to encompass the departments, Finance and outside agencies.
Assist in any communications, trainings, correspondence for Cabarrus County departments, outside agencies and any other necessary documentation.
Oversee the full grant process and procedures.
Review and assist in submission of all required reporting.
Review and assist with GASB 87 & GASB 96 policies, procedures and reporting, including the use of DebtBook.
Assist in grant specifications and record keeping based on the grant requirements.
Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and practices of accounting; knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing County financial matters and loan programs; thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment; ability to prepare, analyze and evaluate complex financial systems; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates; ability to express technical ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
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. At least 3 – 5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Local Government Finance Officer (LGFO) certifications preferred.
Physical Requirements This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, fingering, grasping, 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 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 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.
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