Accountant I

Compensation Range

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

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 join a diverse team of over 1300 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 benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans

• PTO earned within first year

• 12 Paid Holidays per year

• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

Essential Tasks

Accountant I

• Prepares and maintains accounting records and systems;
• Analyzes and assembles statistical and accounting data and prepares periodic State and Federal reports;
• Prepares reconciliation on various accounts regularly, journalizes general ledger, and performs all related duties;
• Maintains related accounting records and systems;
• Assists external auditors with annual audit and assists with preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report;
• Reviews current accounting procedures and recommends needed improvements and procedural changes;
• Variety of other general accounting assignments, including assisting City staff with financial matters;
• Reviews, verifies and reconciles daily cash transactions to the general ledger; including monthly bank reconciliations;
• Cross-trains and provides backup in other departmental responsibilities.

Accountant II (in addition to the above):

• Develops and maintains appropriate accounting records with regard to grants, multi-year financial project management, and trial balances;
• Maintains general ledger accounts, checks balances, verifies financial data, and prepares financial reports and statements;
• Analyzes and reconciles subsidiary and general ledger accounts as needed with added emphasis on accounts related to payroll, assets, property taxes, grants, cash, capital projects, and utilities.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with major coursework in accounting
• One year of accounting experience
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Valid driver’s license issued by North Carolina or another state.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting theory, principles, methods, and practices
• Thorough knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations governing municipal financial operations
• Strong knowledge of general ledger and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Experience with grant management, capital asset accounting, and governmental budgeting methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare complex financial reports and records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to think critically, anticipate issues, and proactively recommend short- and long-term solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive work in governmental accounting.
• North Carolina CPA or NCLGFO.

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.