Senior Accountant

Franklin County is seeking a highly skilled and detail-driven Senior Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in maintaining the County’s financial integrity. This position offers the opportunity to lead complex accounting functions, support critical financial reporting, and contribute to the accuracy, transparency, and efficiency of our fiscal operations.

Compensation:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $65,463-$68,736
**To Be Determined Based on Experience and Qualifications**

Benefits:

Franklin County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity. Benefit options include medical and dental insurance; elective supplemental insurance options such as short-term disability, vision, and voluntary term life; local government retirement; 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution (no employee match required); generous paid leave that includes 13 county-observed paid holidays per year; an employee wellness program inclusive of a county sponsored gym and an employee assistance program.
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An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of accounting technical tasks in support of the finance operations of the County. Work involves applying established accounting or administrative procedures, principles of bookkeeping, and basic fund accounting to the review and processing of accounting and other financial documents. Work is characterized by use of automated accounting ledgers, registers, statements, vouchers, and other fiscal documents. Judgment and initiative are required in the performance of duties. Work is performed under supervision of the Finance Director and is evaluated through conferences, accuracy and completeness of records and reports, and by independent audit of financial records.

Reviews and processes contracts, ensuring contract documents are complete (including all referenced exhibits/attachments and any related terms and conditions). Works with the submitting department to obtain accurate and complete required contract information including any missing contract documentation, before further processing any contract. Collaborates with departments, procurement team and legal to complete the contract process. Serves as the financial contact for various contracts and programs to include tracking revenues and expenses and managing required documentation. Manages GASB 87 (Leases)and GASB 96 (SUBITAS) and related journal entries under Deputy Finance Director supervision. Assist Finance Director with annual budget. Manages the Contract review process. Manages the Purchase Order Process. Analyzes outstanding Purchase Order Report monthly for accuracy in reporting and sends list to departments. Analyzes and balances multiple bank statements monthly. Maintains contract/grant filing system and documentation. Prepare monthly sales tax report. Reviews and post departmental line-item transfers.

Updates Finance website for monthly reports and bid opportunities. Maintains, updates, and complies detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs, statistics, and contracts. Assists Finance Director with the annual audit as requested and occasionally assists with internal audit investigations.

Additional Job Duties

Serves as backup for the payroll function of the Finance Department.
Cross-trained in all other functions (AR, AP, etc.) of the Finance Department.
Coordinates special projects as needed.
Performs other duties assigned by the Finance Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, and practices to follow in the accounting function.
Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and auditing principles.
Working knowledge of law, ordinances and regulations governing county financial matters.
Thorough knowledge of office procedures, policies, and practices in the accounting function.
Ability to prepare, maintain, verify, and analyze statistical and financial reports and forms for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to understand and apply policies to the maintenance of a variety of financial records and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, vendors, employees, and the general public.
Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email, and database software.Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or closely related field Minimum of 4 years of experience in general accounting or governmental accounting field. Local Government experience preferred. Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire.
Proficiency in MS Excel is required.
Ability to be personally bonded at $50,000.