Job Description

Description

• Salary Grade SG113 * *Recruitment Rate: $59,345 to $74,117 *

*Salary will be determined based on directly related experience*

• VACANCY *

• Work Location is Town Hall in Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for an Accountant within the Finance Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 300 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts. The Accountant position reports to the Assistant Finance Director.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

Duties & Responsibilities

This position will perform governmental accounting tasks that involve the processing of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP and GASB, including the analysis, classification, review, and reporting of financial data with a high level of accuracy. This position maintains and oversees financial data, manage grants, track payroll, process and manage financial transactions, and generate financial reports for analysis.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Prepare, review, and post daily and periodic journal entries in the general ledger system, including adjusting entries, to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Daily review and posting of receipt deposit batches in the subledger and general ledger.
• Monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts and bank statements.
• Perform fixed asset accounting, including recordation, disposal, and depreciation of assets.
• Compile and prepare a wide variety of records and reports, including analysis of trends and accounts across all funds, which may require utilization of spreadsheets and graphics to manipulate data and generate ad hoc reports.
• Serve as the backup for payroll administration.
• Provide financial analysis, problem solving, and other support to departmental inquiries.
• Compile information for the annual audit and ACFR.

Special Requirements, Education & Experience

• Ability to demonstrate considerable knowledge of GAAP, GASB statements, and North Carolina general statutes.
• Ability to demonstrate considerable knowledge of accounting systems.
• Strong working knowledge of fixed assets with the ability to apply that knowledge.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting and payroll software.
• Ability to perform complex accounting processes accurately.
• Ability to verify financial information for accuracy and completion.
• Ability to interpret and perform analysis of financial data, including trends, and prepare accurate reports.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, colleagues, staff, and external partners.
• Excellent attention to detail skills.
• Strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Strong knowledge and skills to perform reconciliations of general ledger and bank accounts.
• Strong skills in research, analysis, and problem solving.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional mathematical and calculation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and take initiative.
• Ability to enter data into databases and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of the Town\'s policies and procedures and IRS regulations.

Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting and three years of governmental accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS: Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits

Salary will be based on budget, education, experience, and equity. This position is a Salary Grade SG113, with a Hiring Range of $59,345 to $74,117

Visit the Town of Clayton page for more information about careers with TOC.


**Hiring Salary will not exceed hiring pay range.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THE TOWN\'S JOB SEEKERS WEBSITE *

• Degrees must be received from institutions appropriately accredited by the U.S. Department of Education *

All applicants must complete and submit an application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume\'s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. \xe2\x80\x9cSee Resume\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cSee Attachment\xe2\x80\x9d WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form.

Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
If you have started a college degree program but have not completed it - please document the number of Semester HOURS you have completed on your application in the Education section.

Applicants are asked to document competencies related to the position for which you apply on the application. A competency is defined as a set of behaviors or duties that reflect the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities that you have, as they relate to the job you are applying for. Please make sure you complete the application in full. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference (or obtain Veterans Preference as the spouse of a service-related Disabled Veteran). If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted.

When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Credit checks are required for some administrative and finance positions. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: , , and .

Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment.

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If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Town of Clayton
Human Resources Office
111 E 2nd Street Clayton, NC 27520
Phone: 919-553-5002

01

If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary between the recruitment range of $56,031 - $73,517?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Diploma
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Post Graduate Degree

03

How many years of governmental accounting experience do you have?

• Less than 1 Year
• 1 to 2 Years
• 2 to 3 Years
• 3 or More

04

Do you have thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience preparing or compiling information the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently hold any of the following certifications. Check all that apply.

• Certified Government Financial Manager
• Certified Public Accountant
• Certified Management Accountant Management Accountant
• Chartered Global Management Accountant
• Local Government Finance Officer
• None of the above

07

Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate in *DETAIL* the offense(s) and date(s) of the offense(s).

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