About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Accountant to support fiscal operations for its land use and environmental services team. This role performs general and technical accounting work under direct supervision and requires a strong customer-service orientation.

• Analyze and monitor compliance with financial, reporting, and legal requirements
• Prepare, review, reconcile and submit financial reports and statements to internal departments and external agencies
• Organize and prepare budget documentation; determine revenue and expenditure coding and reconcile budget results
• Prepare invoices, assign expenditures to the correct cost centers, verify postings, and maintain accounts payable ledgers
• Enter and maintain automated and manual accounting records; perform accurate data entry
• Prepare revenue and expenditure reports, executive summaries, aging reports and other accounting records
• Review and audit source documents, post transactions, and reconcile ledgers
• Support department fiscal monitoring and reporting needs; provide technical assistance on fiscal policies and budget guidelines
• Assist with grant applications, financial reports and other compliance-related tasks
• Coordinate with internal teams to deliver timely financial information and resolve accounting issues

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Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (a combination of relevant education and experience will be considered)
• Experience: No prior professional experience required — entry level
• Licenses: May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accounting work or financial analysis (internships, coursework, or related experience are relevant)
• Familiarity with governmental accounting procedures and grant reporting

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Skills & Tools

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting procedures
• Proficiency in financial analysis, working with balance sheets, journal entries, and chart of accounts
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
• Effective written and verbal communication; active listening and customer service focus
• Ability to interpret financial documents, apply logic and reasoning to problem solving, and monitor information for decision-making

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Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour (non-exempt; pay is based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Work Environment & Other Details

• Office-based setting with moderate noise
• This role may involve duties that support ADA-compliant technologies; the incumbent will follow County policies and may be required to assist in emergency/disaster situations
• Reasonable accommodations are available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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