Accountant

AccountantCategory: Accounting/FinanceEOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Description: The Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC), is seeking for an Accountant who will support the financial operations of the Regional Council. Individual should be a CPA candidate. An accountant in this class is responsible for working directly with the general ledger, such as account reconciliations and assisting departments. Employee uses federal and state regulations and reference materials, organizational policies, procedures, budgets and principles of governmental accounting. Emphasis will be placed on developing, reviewing, and modifying accounting procedures, systems, and policies, as well as performing routine to complex accounting tasks. Accountant work includes assisting the Finance Director in preparing and analyzing fiscal reports and interpreting and following the Fiscal Control Act. The employee must exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in completing assignments. Anticipated hiring salary is $54,942.79 DOQ. PTRC offers excellent benefits including Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS). Job posting will remain open until filled.Position Requirements: Individual should have knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of general accounting; ability to analyze data and produce customized financial, statistical, and narrative reports; ability to lead the work of others; and an understanding of the planning and budgeting process and internal controls. The accountant position requires the ability to think analytically; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interpret and apply rules, policies, and regulations; ability to establish and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization; ability to maintain confidentiality of information reviewed. Successful candidate will have the ability to resolve problem situations on own accord and be resourceful in gathering/giving information in a diplomatic manner. The accountant position requires the working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including Microsoft Office. Position requires graduation from an accredited four-year institution with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, current CPA candidate with up to two years of professional accounting experience, preferably auditing or public sector. Advanced degree may be considered in lieu of practical experience. Successful candidate must pass pre-employment drug screening and organization's background screening process. Valid driver's license required.About the Organization: At the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC), we work to implement creative regional solutions to improve the lives of the community. When you visit our vibrant office conveniently located in Kernersville, the center of the Triad, you find our passionate staff members working diligently to fulfill our mission. Our office is on the southside of the Interstate 40 at the NC Highway 66 interchange. It is a 20-minute drive to downtown Greensboro, Winston Salem, or High Point. Our location is equipped with an electric charging station. Our organization has seven core departments; Area Agency on Aging, Criminal Justice, Economic Development, Community Development Services, Management Services, Regional Planning, and Workforce Development. Our staff in each department specializes in serving its niche of the Triad community. PTRC employees are constantly looking for ways to innovate and expand our programs. We look for ways to enrich our lives in and outside of the workplace. If you are passionate about serving the public and desire to grow and expand your skillset, the PTRC could be an excellent fit for you! The PTRC hires and retains staff that is at the top of their field. See why our employees love working at the PTRC.Salary Range: Salary $54,942.79 Organization provides excellent benefits including NC Local Governmental Employees & Retirement System (NCLGERS) and participates in PSLFP.Exempt/Non-Exempt: ExemptFull-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeLocation: Kernersville