Date Opened: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte Area Transit System Department

Accounting

Salary: $68,455.00 - $85,569.00 Commensurate with Experience

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• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The Accountant II (AP/AR) performs fully proficient professional accounting work involving advanced analysis, reconciliation, and reporting for assigned accounting functions, with primary responsibility for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. Working under general direction, this role applies sound accounting judgment to resolve non-routine issues, ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and support accurate financial reporting related to vendor payments, revenue collection, and related balance sheet and expense accounts. The Accountant II serves as an experienced contributor within the accounting team and functions as a technical resource for AP and AR processes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are standard for this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Advanced Accounting and Analysis (AP/AR Focus)

• Perform complex accounting activities related to accounts payable and accounts receivable, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reconciliations for disbursement and revenue-related accounts.
• Analyze AP and AR transactions and account activity to ensure appropriate classification, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP/GASB and internal accounting policies.
• Research and resolve non-routine accounting issues involving vendor payments, billing, deposits, revenue recognition, and related clearing accounts, document conclusions and recommendations.
• Evaluate discrepancies within procure-to-pay and revenue-collection systems and determine appropriate accounting treatment and corrective actions.

Financial Reporting and Close Responsibilities

• Play a significant role in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for accounts payable and accounts receivable accounts.
• Prepare and review reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation related to operating expenses, vendor liabilities, receivables, and revenue activity.
• Assist with the preparation of internal management reports, regulatory reports, and other financial schedules related to disbursement and revenue activity.
• Support year-end accruals, cut-off analyses, and account reviews related to AP and AR functions.

Compliance, Controls, and Audit Support

• Ensure accounts payable and accounts receivable activities comply with applicable accounting standards, funding requirements, and internal control expectations.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and explanations related to disbursement and revenue accounts in response to internal and external audit requests.
• Identify internal control weaknesses or process gaps within procure-to-pay and revenue-collection processes and recommend corrective actions.
• Support implementation and testing of financial system updates, procedures, and internal control enhancements affecting AP and AR processes.

Coordination and Technical Support

• Serve as a technical resource for accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting functions.
• Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, and City Finance staff to resolve accounting questions or discrepancies related to payments, billing, deposits, and revenue posting.
• Provide informal guidance and technical review support for Accountant I or accounting support staff engaged in AP and AR activities.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within AP and AR accounting processes.

As part of your responsibility to support the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Safety Culture, report safety concerns and issues through the various methods established by CATS, as outlined in the ASP. 

Core Competencies:

• Professional Accounting Judgment – Applies accounting principles and standards to complex or non-routine AP and AR issues.
• Financial Analysis & Interpretation – Analyzes financial data related to disbursements and revenue to identify trends, risks, and discrepancies.
• Compliance & Internal Controls – Ensures AP and AR accounting activities meet audit and regulatory expectations.
• Problem Solving – Resolves accounting issues through research and sound judgment.
• Collaboration & Technical Support – Works across departments and supports junior accounting staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting processes
• Financial reporting and close processes.
• Internal control frameworks and audit requirements.
• Funding and compliance requirements are applicable to assigned accounting areas.

Skill in:

• Performing complex account reconciliations and financial analyses related to AP and AR accounts.
• Researching and resolving accounting discrepancies and classification issues.
• Preparing detailed financial schedules and supporting documentation.
• Using accounting systems and spreadsheet tools to analyze financial data.
• Communicating technical accounting information clearly to non-accounting stakeholders.

Ability to:

• Apply professional judgment to non-routine accounting matters.
• Work independently with minimal day-to-day oversight.
• Prioritize and manage multiple deadlines during close and reporting cycles.
• Identify risks and recommend improvements to accounting processes or controls.
• Provide guidance and review support to less-experienced accounting staff.
• Maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism in all financial work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in governmental or public-sector accounting.
• Experience supporting audits, grants, or capital/project accounting.
• Strong proficiency with enterprise financial systems and advanced spreadsheet analysis.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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 and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected]

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BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.