Accountant I

TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Accountant I

ABOUT THIS POSITION:
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $75,156.80 - 87,152.00
WORK LOCATION: 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE: May 11, 2026 at 7pm

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

An employee in this position performs professional-level accountant work with a high degree of independence and is responsible for professional accounting tasks and fiscal control for the Town. Work involves advanced work of an accounting nature in the examination, verification, reconciliation, and analysis of fiscal records and reports. The employee prepares financial and statistical reports, assists with the audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and provides information on accounting practices and procedures. Work is performed in accordance with established municipal finance procedures, local ordinances and the North Carolina General Statutes governing the responsibilities of local government financial operations.

This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Prepares and manages the timely completion of various statutory and other required reports to
  regulatory agencies and assists in the Town’s annual financial reporting.
• Prepares and processes monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports and other tax related forms, as required, including utility sales tax.
• Prepares annual NC Utilities Commission Report, including financial and operational information.
• Reviews daily revenue collection reports; reconciles and approves associated journal entries.
• Prepares a variety of complex journal entries.
• Reconciles various balance sheet accounts, including but not limited to central depository, investment accounts, and accounts receivables, and payroll liabilities and prepares reclass/adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Compiles and analyzes data; prepares spreadsheets for comparison, tracking and presentation.
• Prepares and records the Town’s utility billing.
• Reviews invoices from the Town of Cary related to the jointly owned utility plants.
• Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles expenditures to the fixed asset database; maintains fixed asset master file.
• Prepares annual escheatment listing and submission to the State.
• Assists with month-end and year-end activities, the annual audit, and the preparation of the ACFR; responding to questions, providing requested information, preparing spreadsheets and researching accounts and general ledger entries.
• Researches GASB regulations and assists with implementing new standards.
• Advises departmental staff and related agencies on accounting procedures and reporting requirements.
• Serves as back-up to or in the absence of other staff.
• Performs related duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field and three (3) years of accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

WHO WE ARE:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

WHAT WE OFFER:
Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
Traditional sick and vacation leave
80 hours Peak Paid Time Off
$1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
Bereavement leave
13 paid holidays
Longevity Pay
Tuition assistance
Expansive wellness program, and more!
KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority; therefore, all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), and background verifications including references, criminal record, and driver’s license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.