Financial Analyst, Senior at City of High Point

High Point, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

91508.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Reporting, Grant Management, Budgeting, Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Communication, Internal Controls, Compliance, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Regulatory Knowledge, Project Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Compensation Range $67,423.20 - $91,508.56 Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Who We Are: At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! Our Core Values: Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs. Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization. Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships. What We Offer: The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 401K and 457B Retirement Plans PTO earned within first year 12 Paid Holidays per year Tuition Reimbursement Plan Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one What You'll Do: Performs advanced professional duties related to the maintenance and preparation of complex fiscal and financial records. Responsible for technical work in the management of grants and activities within the Financial Services Department, including accurate system recordkeeping. Completes related assignments and special projects as needed. Works under the periodic general supervision of the Accounting Manager, with indirect supervision and accountability responsibilities for grant liaisons in other departments and for Financial Services staff on grant-specific matters, such as journal entries and accounts payable invoices. Essential Tasks & Responsibilities: Oversee all grant-oriented general ledger accounts and grant multi-year financial project management, journal entries and trial balances. Prepares general ledger entries and complex reconciliations for State and Federal reports, internal staff, and management. Assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and annual audit. Prepares/review monthly and/or quarterly grant financial status reports and submits to grantors. Oversee the maintenance, design and installation of the accounting control records and reviews internal controls over grant and sub-recipient programs and activities. Assists internal and external auditors and prepares required reports. Recommends processes for grant-related accounts payable and receivable. Provides inter-departmental financial assistance and supporting analytical work in the areas of financial reporting and grant monitoring including application, award, reporting and budget amendments. Verifies calculations for in-kind match. Communicates extensively with both internal and external customers regarding financial information. Analyzes budget to actual and transfers funds as required. Analyzes, evaluates and implements systems. Prepares work papers and analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts in areas of all grant funds, especially receivables, contract payables, fund balances and payroll. Compiles periodic revenue and expense analysis, including fund and grant specific reports. Maintains control file for grant documentation, compliance and financial records. Reviews and/or creates accounting procedures and grant required policies and recommends needed improvements and procedural changes, interprets and applies laws, regulations and policies. Researches and provides financial data upon request. Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies. Qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field. Must have comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and practices of accounting; thorough knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing municipal financial matters; thorough knowledge of the reconciliation of general ledger and balance sheet accounts; thorough knowledge of grant control, accounting and budgeting methods and procedures; thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment; ability to analyze and prepare complex financial reports and records; ability to analyze and evaluate financial systems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to express technical ideas effectively, orally and in writing. Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word. Valid Driver's License in North Carolina or another state PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Extensive work in the public sector with an emphasis on Federal and State grants accounting and/or compliance NC CPA or NCLGFO Considerable experience in the position of Grants Accountant The work location of this job will be 211 S Hamilton St High Point, North Carolina. Our Commitments The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law. The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended. The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. In lieu of or in addition to background screening, candidates selected for employment in a position that requires working with children in any capacity must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any such position without passing a pre-placement physical exam. The City offers employment to successful candidates conditioned upon the City’s receipt of satisfactory results from all required screenings, checks, and exams, as applicable. The City of High Point offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees. Access the following link to view City of High Point Benefits and links to Benefit sites: Benefits Overview The Benefits Handbook provides a summary of benefits for City of High Point Employees.

Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Analyst performs advanced professional duties related to the maintenance and preparation of complex fiscal and financial records, focusing on grant management and financial reporting. This role includes overseeing grant-oriented accounts, preparing financial reports, and assisting with audits.