An employee in this class is responsible for general accounting, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll verification, deposits, reconciliations, and purchasing programs for the Town of Oak Island as well as writing, monitoring, and reporting grant opportunities.Emphasis of the work is on administrative responsibilities related to preparation of various financial reports, maintenance of the central accounting system, preparation of accounts payable, cash management, purchasing, inventory management, assisting with budgets and preparation of various reports and documents. The employee will also serve as backup to the Accounting Technician with accounts payable. Work is performed with a considerable degree of latitude for decision making with some degree of discretionary judgment and confidentiality. The classification is nonsupervisory and reports to the Finance Director and is evaluated through conferences, feedback, review of financial reports, annual audits, quality, and efficiency of work performed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Maintains a central accounting system consistent with generally accepted municipal accounting principles and practices; perform entries, produce financial and statistical data for management purposes and to meet statutory requirements.
• Establishes and performs work methods and procedures, researches and recommends policies related to daily operations of the department including revenue collections, accounts receivables and payables, deposits and reconciliations, fixed asset management and other activities; provides problem solving for unusual financial issues.
• Prepares periodic and cyclical reports of the Towns financial status; monitors budget line items throughout the year.
• Assists Finance Director with monthly bank reconciliations, capital projects, annual budget process and providing financial documents for annual audit.
• Establishes, maintains, and revises a wide variety of spreadsheets to record and track data.
• Researches, writes, monitors and reports grant opportunities.
• Completes and submits reports to other agencies as required.
• Attends training and continuing education of accounting rules and trends.
• Utilizes personal computers, calculators, and other office equipment to perform work.
• Performs other duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of general laws, ordinances and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of the Towns financial program, policies, records, and related practices
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental fund accounting and budgeting in local government
• Knowledge of modern office practices, terminology, procedures, and equipment
• Knowledge of business arithmetic and English grammar and sentence structure
• Knowledge of filing and record keeping practices
• Knowledge of computers and common software applications including word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to implement and maintain accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work; to perform reconciliations and related elements; prepare financial documents and reports; ability to make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, leadership, governmental officials, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with other staff, the public, and town officials
• Ability to work independently without close supervision and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with rules, laws, ordinances, regulations, and established policies.

Physical Requirements

Work in this class is generally sedentary, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Work requires some light physical activity such as walking, reaching, stooping and repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers using dexterity in the hands for typing and operation of standard office equipment. 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 to read, prepare and analyze written or computer data, operate computer and other office equipment, ensure accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observe general surroundings and activities.

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency; preference is for graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in business or accounting; five to seven years of experience in accounting, accounts payables/receivables or related fiscal work preferably in a municipality; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers license.

The Town of Oak Island offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost for their employees, participation in a 401K plan and the State Retirement System as well as paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The Town of Oak Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply: Please submit a completed employment application, which can be found on the towns website,www.oakislandnc.gov, on the Jobs page. Applications can be emailed, mailed, or dropped off (see below).

Where to Apply:

Town of Oak Island

Attn: Human Resources

4601 E. Oak Island Drive

Oak Island, NC 28465

Telephone: (910) 201-8014

Email:HR@oakislandnc.gov