Accountant I

Finance Section ManagerPosition is located in the Finance Section, Business Operations Division.This position is responsible for the overall management of the Agency budget, contracts, grants, and audit related activities. This position also serves as a direct liaison to the State and County fiscal/budget management staff and represents the Agency in working through procedures and processes that are shared between these offices. This position analyzes state and county financial reports to monitor expenditures and make annualized projections of total anticipated spending; reviews reports prepared by others for accuracy/completeness; prepares financial reports as required for various purposes; interprets fiscal policy for own use as well as other staff/units; develops agency fiscal operating procedures; provides technical assistance and support to staff; and provides information to various outside agencies/individuals. This position must be knowledgeable of the total budget and reporting process for the department. This position must be abreast of all budget issues and monitor spending to ensure both financial security and that the agency receives correct reimbursements. This position collects and analyzes the financial situation of the agency on a monthly basis in order to manage the agency's financial resources. State and County expense reports are reconciled and analyzed monthly to establish projected annualized expenses.MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting and one year of accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports; or a four-year degree in business administration or other field with twelve (12) semester hours in accounting and two years of experience as specified above; or a two-year degree in accounting and four years of experience as specified above.Ability to interpret and apply Federal and State fiscal regulations; ability to analyze and correct financial problems and bookkeeping errors; to establish effective working relationships With the public or departmental program personnel; and ability to prepare interpretive or analytical accounting or financial statements and reports. Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices; and considerable knowledge of governmental accounting methods, procedures, and financial practices. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal. The employee in this position will be operating motor vehicles for Cumberland County and shall have a valid North Carolina Drivers License. Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer. Law enforcement background check is required. Duties of this position require the use of the employees personal vehicle. This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations. The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE IF WORK HISTORY IS NOT UP TO DATE. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION CONTAINS ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION . A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click "Application Status." If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources @ View phone number on click.appcast.io.