Senior Financial Analyst

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 be joining a dynamic team of over 1,300 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 benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 

• A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service 
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one 
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans 
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

YOUR PURPOSE
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.WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Formal education to include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree 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 North Carolina Driver’s License

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

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. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.

 Application Deadline: If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. This position may close earlier than the stated deadline due to high applicant volume.

Salary : $67,423 - $91,508