Accountant I - 122070102
Salary
$74,894.98 - $119,831.96 Annually
Location
1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202603016
Department
Social Services
Division
Business Operations
Opening Date
07/09/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Salary Grade
117
Position Overview
Position is located in the Finance Section, Business Operations Division.
Examples of Duties
This position is responsible for the overall management of the Agency budget, contracts, grants, and audit related activities.
This position also serves as a direct liaison to the State and County fiscal/budget management staff and represents the Agency in working through procedures and processes that are shared between these offices. This position analyzes state and county financial reports to monitor expenditures and make annualized projections of total anticipated spending; reviews reports prepared by others for accuracy/completeness; prepares financial reports as required for various purposes; interprets fiscal policy for own use as well as other staff/units; develops agency fiscal operating procedures; provides technical assistance and support to staff; and provides information to various outside agencies/individuals.
This position must be knowledgeable of the total budget and reporting process for the department. This position must be abreast of all budget issues and monitor spending to ensure both financial security and that the agency receives correct reimbursements. This position collects and analyzes the financial situation of the agency on a monthly basis in order to manage the agency's financial resources. State and County expense reports are reconciled and analyzed monthly to establish projected annualized expenses.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting and one year of accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports; or a four-year degree in business administration or other field with twelve (12) semester hours in accounting and two years of experience as specified above; or a two-year degree in accounting and four years of experience as specified above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to interpret and apply Federal and State fiscal regulations; ability to analyze and correct financial problems and bookkeeping errors; to establish effective working relationships With the public or departmental program personnel; and ability to prepare interpretive or analytical accounting or financial statements and reports. Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices; and considerable knowledge of governmental accounting methods, procedures, and financial practices.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.
The employee in this position will be operating motor vehicles for Cumberland County and shall have a valid North Carolina Drivers License.
Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Law enforcement background check is required.
Duties of this position require the use of the employees personal vehicle.
This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations.
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing.
College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE IF WORK HISTORY IS NOT UP TO DATE. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION CONTAINS ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION .
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click "Application Status."
If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources @ (910) 677-2604.
MISSION
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.
VISION
We envision our Department... as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting edge service delivery. We envision our customers...as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life.
OUR CORE STANDARDS & VALUES
A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values. We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.
BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY
N.C Local Government Retirement System - A Defined Benefit Plan
Employee Contribution 6%
County Contribution: Regular Employees 6.45%
Law Enforcement Officers 6.41%
401K - County Contribution: Regular Employees 1%
Law Enforcement Officers 6%
(401K does not require employee contribution)
Health Insurance - provided by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NC
Requires 25 years of consecutive service for continuation into retirement
Blue Options (PPO) Monthly Premium
County Contribution $479.18
Employee's Contribution
Employee Only $51.00
Employee/ One Child $157.00
Employee/Two Children $254.00
Employee/Spouse $241.00
Employee/Family $326.00
Optional Insurance Programs at employee's expense
Dental Insurance - Provided through Ameritas Monthly Premium as of 07/01/2013
PPO OPTION / STANDARD OPTION
Employee Only $29.98 $32.83
Employee + 1 Dependent $60.54 $66.29
Employee + 2 or more Dependents $89.66 $98.18
Vision Coverage -- Provided through Superior Vision Monthly Premium as of 07/01/2013
Employee Only $ 9.70
Employee + 1 Dependent $18.80
Employee + 2 or more Dependents $27.60
Supplemental Benefits
Supplemental Retirement Plans (401K and 457 plans)
Universal Life Insurance
Term Life Insurance (County provides $5,000 of coverage for full time employees at no cost)
Cancer Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Child Care)
Paid Time Off
Sick Leave - 15 days per year
Annual Leave -- begins with 9 days per year and increases up to 24 days per year
based on years of service
Paid Holidays - 12 days per year
Other Paid Leave includes:
120 hours of paid Military Leave per federal year (for National Guard or Reserves), and
4 hours of School Participation Leave per fiscal year (for parents of school age children), and
Civil Leave (for jury duty required attendance)
Miscellaneous Benefits
Employee Assistance Program -
http://www.co.cumberland.nc.us/employee_info/employee_assistance_program.aspx
Employee Health Clinic for employees and their dependents over age of 12
and
Employee Pharmacy
http://www.co.cumberland.nc.us/health/services/employee_health_services.aspx
Cape Fear Health Plex (a comprehensive fitness and wellness center)
Single & Family Memberships available at a reduced rate
Eligible for Local Government Employees Credit Union
Cumberland County pays employees on a bi-weekly basis
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Please indicate the highest education level as documented in the education section on your application.
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Do you have a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field?
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Please identify the number of accounting credit hours you have from an appropriately accredited institution as documented in the education section on your application, or on an attached transcript for degrees other than Accounting.
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Are you a Certified Local Government Finance Officer and/or CPA?
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Do you have entity-wide budget preparation experience in a local government?
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If you answered yes to the above question, please indicate your areas of experience.
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Have you prepared revenue estimates for annual and multi-year budgets?
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How much experience do you have in creating or managing an annual budget?
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How many years of experience do you have in accounting/ auditing? Please make sure that your answer matches the information provided in the work history section on your application.
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Do you have experience with Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) preparation?
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Briefly describe your experience with Comprehensive Financial Report preparation. Specifically, what sections of the report have been your responsibility? ( If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below. )
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How many years of experience do you have in financial reporting and general ledger maintenance?
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Please list the accounting and payroll software you have worked with in the past five years.
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Do you have experience working with Tyler Munis financial software?
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How much hands-on experience with the Tyler Munis financial software system do you have?
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How many years of experience do you have supervising professional level finance/accounting employees?
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Please list any professional certification in the field of accounting.
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In 50 words or less, please describe why it is important for a board meeting to run smoothly and what steps would you take to insure that it does?
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Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisors name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed. I have read and understand the above statement.
Required Question
Employer Cumberland County
Address 117 Dick Street
Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
Phone 910-678-7653