Accountant

Posting number: 05224

Department: Finance

Division: Financial Reporting

Job classification: Accountant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Summary

*** Extended Recruitment ****

 If you have applied previously for this recruitment, you need “NOT" apply again. All applications are still under consideration.

The City of Greensboro is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant who values accuracy, accountability, and public trust. This role is ideal for a professional who understands that behind every policy decision and public service is financial data that must be precise, reliable, and defensible.

 Compensation and Benefits: 

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $50,895.00 - $65,915.00   Full Salary Range: $50,895.00 - $89,644.00 Annually

Benefits: 

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

About the Department:
The Finance Department safeguards the City’s financial integrity by managing accounting, budgeting, reporting, and compliance functions. The team partners with departments, boards, auditors, and the State of North Carolina to ensure public funds are accurately recorded, responsibly managed, and clearly reported.


Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Purpose-driven work: Your role directly supports fiscal stewardship and public accountability

• Professional environment: Accuracy, consistency, and sound judgment are valued and expected

• Cross-department collaboration: Work with City departments, banking partners, and auditors

• Stability with growth: Public sector accounting with opportunities to deepen expertise

About the Role:

The Accountant is responsible for reviewing, verifying, and reconciling the City’s bank accounts—including five imprest accounts—to the general ledger. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting systems, subsystems, and how interfacing transactions flow through the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing journal entries and adjusting entries to accurately reflect cash transactions

• Reconciling bank accounts and coordinating with departments and the City’s bank to resolve differences

• Performing account analyses and additional reconciliations as needed

• Preparing monthly and annual financial reports for Finance leadership, departments, boards, and the State of North Carolina

• Developing the annual Statement of Values for City property risk exposure, including additions and deletions

• Preparing audit schedules and assigned statements, notes, and tables for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

• The position is Exempt under FLSA policy
  

** This position requires precision, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external partners**.

Potential Career Path:

This role provides a strong foundation for advancement into:

• Senior Accountant or Accounting Supervisor

• Financial Reporting or Compliance Manager

• Budget, Treasury, or Finance Leadership roles

Ready for a Career Change?

If you take pride in accuracy, understand the responsibility that comes with public funds, and want your accounting expertise to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply.

Join the City of Greensboro and help safeguard the financial foundation of our community.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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