Accountant II (Senior Budget Officer) #2101-221100-02

• Coordinates and works closely with departmental management staff and City Budget Officers to ensure financial systems reports and information are verified, and financial transactions are accurately reported for inclusion in various financial reports.
• Conducts a variety of studies, analysis and program reports for transit.
• Assists Budget Manager with development and maintenance of year end projections, debt financing projections/administration and long-term financial plans.
• Provides direct support to the Budget Manager in the annual development of long-term financial plans in compliance with requirements of the Federal Transit Administration; and other specialized projects, e.g. monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the MTC.
• Handles day-to-day management of Operating Budget through transaction review and approvals.
• Assist with Federal, State and Local reviews, i.e. FTA Triennial Review
• Maintain Operating Ledger through Budget Transfers and Account Set up.
• Assists in monitoring department performance measures are in full compliance with MTC policies, City Finance and Budget standards.
• Perform financial, budgetary and analytical tasks of high complexity and scope. 
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong critical thinking and strategic analytical skills
• High level of sustained accuracy and compliance with written procedures and verbal instructions
• Considerable knowledge of budgetary preparation and analysis.
• Ability to analyze financial transactions, understand Federal, State and Local financial regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools particularly Word and Excel to include knowledge of pivot tables and other excel functions.
• Ability to analyze complex administrative/financial issues and prepare effective recommendations and solutions.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and hours in completion of routine work and special assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively both, written and verbal

Requires a 4-year degree in accounting, business administration, public administration or related field and/or a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in various facets of financial management, budget development and municipal administration. 

Demonstrated proficiency in creating and manipulating spreadsheets, databases and reporting systems. 

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, a DMV report and be eligible for a City driving permit.

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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