Finance Accountant l

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Sylva, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$11–$12 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Billing, Charter Schools, Communication Skills, Data Entry, Data Management, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Systems, General Ledger Accounting, Head of Finance, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Microsoft Product Family, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Sylva, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Finance Accountant l

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Non Exempt; Full Time; 12 Month Position; 40 hours weekly

SALARY: Salary Scale 11-12; dependent on years of experience and qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors required in related field or experience and education combination equivalent. Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, Knowledge of Google products preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and prioritize tasks; must be able to work well as a collaborative team player; ability to maintain confidentiality.

DUTIES:

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support across the Finance Department including purchasing, invoices, and financial record keeping
  • Accurately input and maintain data in various financial systems
  • Handle charter school enrollment verification & billing
  • Internal School audits and bank reconciliations
  • Serve as backup operator to manage system data
  • Perform journal entries and general ledger modifications
  • Receive, deposit and reconcile daily cashScheck receipts
  • Manage and reconcile Finance Department purchase card
  • Other Duties as assigned

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer

BENEFITS: Benefits Available

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until May 4th 2026.

The Jackson County School System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any

person in hiring, tenure, or promotion on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or handicaps

in any of its education or employment programs or activities. Assignments are made in accordance with the

needs of the school system and are subject to change.

About the Company

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North Carolina Department of Public Instruction