Sr. Finance Specialist

Sr. Finance Specialist

Salary

$53,547.71 - $68,541.06 Annually

Location

Iredell County, NC

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

00627

Department

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION:

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BEFORE IT CAN BE SAVED IN THE SYSTEM.

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED SECTIONS OF THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH IREDELL COUNTY

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, performs fiscal control and governmental accounting work in the County Finance Department. Work involves verifying, coding, balancing and maintaining a variety of fiscal records, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and preparing associated financial reports. Must exercise independent judgment, initiative, and attention to detail in ensuring that transactions are in accordance with correct accounting procedures and requirements. Serves as an internal control auditor to ensure that State statute requirements are followed. Must recognize and protect confidential information. Must also exercise tact and courtesy in contact with County staff, vendors and the general public. Reports to the Assistant Finance Director.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Utilize computerized systems to accurately process transactions and create reports.

Maintains disbursement accounts for the County, including internal audit of invoices, processing invoices for payment, scanning invoices into system, creating EFT and positive pay files (if applicable), liquidating purchase orders for recurring (monthly, quarterly, annual) vendor payments, refunds, and daily check requests for 1) payments required by State and federal grant guidelines, 2) payments required for the health and well-being of persons under DSS Guardianship, 3) other "daily" or emergency payment requests approved by the Finance Director or Designee. Records wire transfer transactions in Accounts Payable system.

Provides back-up to Finance Specialists with the compilation of daily deposit for Treasury Management including: Providing internal audit of daily deposit reports submitted by County departments, processing the reports and issuing receipts to Departments; posting deposits to the general ledger; reconciling any discrepancies and reporting any variances to the Departments and Assistant Finance Officer; compiling receipts from the County departments, counting cash and preparing a bank deposit.

Checks bank accounts daily for any wired funds received and processes same into appropriate revenue account. Advises various Departments of money received. Posts payments to system for money received through EMS Consultants and Debt Set-Off Program.

Compiles taxable sales reports for other County Departments, invoices for which State use tax is due and payable; prepares and submits online report of sales taxes due to NC Department of Revenue; processes EFT to NCDOR. Audits sales tax accounts monthly.

Processes end-of-year software program for preparation of 1099's to IRS. Monitors changes to IRS and State reporting guidelines and notifies Assistant Finance Director of impending changes.

Assigns GL account and approves all utility invoices. Maintains spreadsheets for each provider by account number/amount paid and advises Facility Services of notable variances. Also approves monthly fuel invoices for fleet and maintains spreadsheets as to costs/gallons used.

Reviews and assign appropriate purchase order numbers to incoming Airport invoices for approval by Finance Director. Maintains spreadsheet as to grants, encumbrances and payments made.

Provides specific analytical reports as requested by the Director of Finance and Assistant Finance Director. Maintains spreadsheets for various projects and daily deposits.

Provides backup to Assistant Finance Director to maintain separate bank account balances.

Contacts insurance agency to process Worker's Compensation insurance and yearly Liability insurance for Fire Departments.

Update computer to correct accounting period each month.

Audit change funds for various County Departments.

Provides assistance to Accountant for annual escheat report and other back up to Accountant as requested.

Answers the telephone and greets visitors; receives inquiries and provides information or refers callers to appropriate personnel.

Provides back-up and assistance to Finance Specialists as needed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of modern governmental budgeting.

Extensive knowledge of the fiscal policies and statutory requirements governing County funds including State and federal laws, Governmental Accounting Standards board (GASB) pronouncements and North Carolina General Statutes.

Thorough knowledge of performance management.

Thorough knowledge of the organization and functions of county government and the financial issues that impact them.

Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology to accounting and budgeting work including specialized financial software, spreadsheets, data bases, and presentation software.

Skill in public speaking, mentoring, and collaborative conflict resolution.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and make decisions involving a variety of fiscal and business management areas.

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Ability to successfully establish and maintain effective relationships with management, County employees, employees of other governmental units, and the general public.

Ability to perform complex financial analysis, trend analysis, to create reports that are well organized and accurate, and to clearly communicate technical budgetary issues with elected officials and staff.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE "REQUIREMENTS":

Graduation from High School and at least three (3) years Accounts Payable, Internal Audit, or other related account processing experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

ADDITIONAL "REQUIREMENTS": NONE.

"PREFERRED" QUALIFICATIONS: NONE.

• Free Medical (wellness program compliance)
• Free Vision and Dental (low plan Employee only)
• 401(k)/457 (5% gross pay contributed by employer to 401(k)
• Vacation, Sick Leave
• Excellent Retirement Plan with Retiree Health Insurance Stipend
• Apprenticeship Opportunities Available
• On-Site Employee Wellness Clinic
• Employer Provided Life Insurance
• Up to $600.00 Annual Wellness Incentive
• $2,500 Sign on Bonus (full time employee)
• $500.00 Employee Referral Bonus (full time)
• $250.00 Employee Referral Bonus (part time)

01

What is the highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Not Applicable

02

Do you have at least three (3) years Accounts Payable, Internal Audit, or other related account processing experience?

• Yes
• No

03

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you havent completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Resumes and/or cover letters may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Iredell County

Address P. O. Box 788

200 South Center Street

Statesville, North Carolina, 28677

Phone 7048713467