Description

Job Description Summary 
This position performs budgetary, accounting, financial analysis, and financial reporting in support of the Charlotte Water Budget & Finance Team. Tasks are of moderate complexity and scope alongside a team of coworkers performing complementary and sometimes overlapping activities. Residing in an operations department servicing critical infrastructure, the role may need to adapt to organizational needs that sometimes require prompt attention.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:        

*  Heavy involvement with the development of the department’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) which can include data collection and validation, drafting footnotes and schedules, and ensuring GASB compliant disclosures.
*  Preparing reporting at various intervals (monthly, quarterly, annual, etc.) that support organization leadership and tracks key performance indicators, and consistently seeking ways to improve their timeliness, accuracy, and presentation.
*  Facilitates the completion of industry and regulatory surveys.
*  Translates complex financial information for nonfinancial stakeholders.
*  Supports review of capital projects and operating accounts to properly record capitalization/expense of transactions.
*  Monitoring requirements related to government financial reporting and collaborating with coworkers to effectively implement modifications to maintain compliance.
*  Assists in the development, improvement, and implementation of the department’s finance related policies and procedures.
*  Proactively identify risks to internal controls and ways to mitigate them, and assist with fulfilling audit requests.
*  Supports the procurement card program for the department, may review department transactions, and ensure accuracy before submittal.
*  Performs informal, internal audits of financial and related areas.
*  Coordinates with internal groups, City Finance, and other departments to improve processes and resolve problems.
*  Maintains adequate working papers and documentation relative to the task or assignment and supports record management best practices.
*  Provides training in support of financial related activities/processes.
*  Performs other related job duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

*  High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years of professional work experience performing governmental financial/accounting functions and demonstrating analytical and quantitative skills preferably in a public sector setting of relevant experience
*  OR 2 Year College degree in business administration, accounting, public administration and 3 years of professional work experience performing governmental financial/accounting functions and demonstrating analytical and quantitative skills preferably in a public sector setting of relevant experience
*  OR Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, and 1 year of professional work experience performing governmental financial/accounting functions and demonstrating analytical and quantitative skills preferably in a public sector setting of relevant experience
 

Preferred (not required) Certifications: 

Certified Local Government Finance Officer (CLGFO)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar certification earned
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

*Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting and fund accounting systems.
*Knowledge of GASB Statements and their application to a proprietary fund.
*Knowledge of how to compile, interpret, and investigate statistical compilations and variances.
*Knowledge of Workday, Microsoft Office products, and SharePoint.
*Skill in communicating in written, one-on-one, small group, and presentation situations.
*Skill in the self-management of duties and tasks, including reprioritizing and communicating obstacles to manager.
*Skill in using Microsoft Excel, data reporting applications, and data visualization tools (ex. Power BI, Tableau).
*Skill in data validation and quality control.
*Ability to analyze financial transaction systems to identify internal controls and problems as well as offer potential solutions.
*Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
*Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
*Ability to facilitate meetings, listen actively, and persuade others to accept recommendations.
*Ability to research, obtain, and provide information with accuracy and clarity.
*Ability to learn new applications and technology tools, and incorporate them into their work in an ethical and practical manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is sedentary work and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: manual dexterity, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, distinguishing among sounds, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity in observations/equipment, and walking.