Salary : $52,735.00 – $61,963.00 Annually
Location : 1203 Maple Street Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03087
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 08/01/2023
Closing Date: 8/9/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Professional level accounting work serving in the role of a divisional budget officer or a business manager. This role may involve supervision of lower level accounting technical or office management support personnel.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class is responsible for organizational and management of all financial and budgetary operations of a large agency division. This includes general accounting with capital expenditures, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial statements, and all accounting records, journals, and ledgers for financial reporting requirements. Insures compliance with all laws, fiscal policies, and procedures mandated by the courts or county, state or federal requirements. Develops and establishes policies and procedures which govern all financial transactions to insure fiscal accountability, internal control and maximize revenue collections. Coordinates all necessary internal and external audits of accounts. Prepares and administers the divisional budget, monitors expenditures and revenues, and maintains county and state budget alignment through revisions, transfers, and journal entries. Evaluates existing divisional financial policies and procedures and initiates changes or recommends changes to long rang fiscal planning. Prepares or supervises preparation of cyclical or special reports of fiscal operations. Analyzes, interprets, and reports statistical and other data regarding agency operations. Interprets, explains and applies a variety of complex local, state, or federal standards and requirements that maybe unclear or appear to be in conflict between various regulatory requirements. Work is performed under the general supervision of an agency division director or an agency business manger. Work is reviewed for conformance to agency goals through conferences, reports, and records.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Serve as divisional budget officer or manager
- Responsible for contract management and monitoring
- Supervise staff and manages all financial operations of the
division - Develop and implement unit policies and procedures
mandated by county, state, or federal agencies - Prepare, monitor, and maintain divisional or unit budget
- Conduct long and short range fiscal planning
- Report divisional financial status to upper level management
- Provide on-going fiscal training to subordinate accounting and
office management support staff - Establish and maintain fiscal internal controls
- Coordinate complex high volume billing operations for unit or
division - Prepare or supervise preparation of a variety of complex
divisional or state required financial reports - Supervise preparation of all on-going financial and accounting
records, journals, ledgers, and reports - Participate in strategic planning at a divisional management
team level for financial, accounting, billing, and computer
functions - Operate a personal computer CRT terminal, calculator in the
performance of assigned duties - Participate in the establishment, change, or elimination of fees
for service - Coordinate or monitor service of provider contracts and
memorandums of understanding - Interview, select, train, and evaluate staff under their
supervision - Plan, organize, and review the work of lower level accounting
technicians or office management support personnel - Interpret and explain applicable county, state, and federal
policies and procedures to departmental staff and administrators - Provide direction and guidance to departmental staff regarding
appropriate accounting and reporting requirements
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Thorough knowledge of the application of established
bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to
standard and specialized accounting transactions.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental budgeting practices
and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of internal controls
methodology.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and apply complex county, state,
and federal fiscal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of computer applications for fiscal operations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and workload.
• Ability to supervise and train subordinate accounting technical
and office management support staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a calculator, CRT terminal, and personal
computer as required by this position.
• Ability to analyze and correct complex accounting and financial
problems and errors.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Four-year degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field and two years of accounting/bookkeeping experience
- Two-year degree in Accounting and four years of accounting/bookkeeping experience
- High school graduate supplemented by courses in bookkeeping or accounting and six years of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
- A motor vehicle record (MVR), background/credit check, and drug screening will be conducted on candidates considered for this position.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions
1. Environment: Work environment involves normal, everyday discomforts or unpleasantness. Work area has adequate light, heat, and ventilation; environment is organized and stable.
2. Hazards: Work presents no significant hazards to employees.
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver’s license and that the driving record is compatible with the county’s driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County’s vehicle use policy.
Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!
You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?
Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.
We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That’s less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that’s unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That’s 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) – no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
01
Do you have a Master’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or any business-related field?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any business-related field?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any business-related field?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a high school diploma including supplemental education in accounting/bookkeeping?
- Yes
- No
05
How many years of professional accounting experience do you have?
- 1 year or less
- 2 years but less than 3 years
- 3 years but less than 4 years
- 4 years but less than 5 years
- 6 years or more
06
Do you have accounting experience in a government setting?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you currently fostering any children in your home?
- Yes
- No
08
Are you currently licensed as a foster parent through Guilford County DHHS or any other private or public agency?
- Yes
- No
Required Question