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Please apply by: 9/3/26
Salary Range: $25 - $31/hourly
This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.
Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.
More About the Role:
This position will perform general accounting work. A high degree of customer service skills is required for this position.
Position Summary
Perform general and technical accounting work for an assigned area or department. This position, under
direct supervision, is the entry level classification in the Accountant series and is responsible for
preparing grant applications, financial reports and budget documents; and performing division accounts
payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions ensuring compliance with local ordinances and state
statutes.
Essential Functions
Analyze and monitor compliance with financial, reporting, and legal requirements
Prepare, review, reconcile and submit reports and/or statements to internal departments, financial
institutions, and external agencies
Organize, prepare, and review budget documentation; determine revenue and expenditure
coding; review expenditure and reconcile budget proceeds
Prepare invoices for payment authorization; assigns expenditures to proper cost center; verifies
posting of expenditures and maintains accounts payable ledger and records
Enter and maintain automated and manual accounting records; perform data entry for accounting
operations and verifies accuracy
Prepare a variety of financial and accounting records and reports including revenue and
expenditure reports, executive summaries, and aging reports
Review and audit source documents and posts transactions; prepares reports and reconciles
ledgers
Coordinate with department to assess needs and requirements for fiscal monitoring and reporting
Review data collected and monitors budgets to provide accurate and timely financial information
to internal departments and outside reporting agencies
Provide ongoing technical assistance to departments on fiscal policies and procedures and
budget guidelines
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
No experience required
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with accounting work or financial analysis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Budgetary principles
Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Governmental accounting procedures
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words,
rules of composition, and grammar
Principles and processes for providing customer service
Skills
Proficiency in financial analysis
Interpretation of financial documents
Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Working with balance sheets and financial statements, journal entries, knowledge of account
classifications, understand chart of accounts
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting
Talking to others to convey information effectively
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems
Using mathematics to solve problems
Abilities
Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships
between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve
business goals
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals
or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the
information provided
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing
data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course
of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts,
constraints, and probable consequence
Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed
to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
Technical/professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical
and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current
developments and trends in areas of expertise
Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming
responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing
standards of excellence
Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Intermediate in Microsoft Excel
Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise
Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of
ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow
County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
No
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
