Accountant

Date Opened: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte Area Transit System Department

Accounting

Salary: $56,318\.00 - $70,398\.00 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our Guiding Principles Include

• 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

Under the general supervision of the Accounts Payable and Receivable Supervisor this position performs general accounting duties and reporting in the creation and maintenance of accounting records, the analysis of financial transactions, the verification of accounts receivable records and financial data, and the asserting of compliance with established policies and procedures as related to the area of assignment.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares account analyses and reconciliation; verifies accounting records and financial data; maintains compliance with established accounting principles; procedures, and policies; and prepares a variety of reports.
• Coordinates and works closely with departmental staff and City Finance Officers to ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable items.
• Assist with year-end activities to close out fiscal year.
• Researches and assists with bank reconciling issues.
• Receive deposits for rental payments verifying posting to specified account at financial institution.
• Verifies Bus, Light Rail, Streetcar and CTC Center fares prior to submission to City Revenue for posting to the General Ledger.
• Coordinates with City Finance and financial institution to validate and adjust fare deposits when applicable.
• Provides regular revenue reports to management as required.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of the assigned area’s principles, theories, and practices.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge of personal computers and related software applications with strong experience with Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Ability to analyze accounting data and apply the principles of accounting practices to maintain an accounting system.
• Ability to coordinate multiple functions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those encountered in the course of work using principles of excellent customer service.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in Accounting or a closely related field plus a minimum of three years of responsible experience in accounting, or a combination of related education, experience, and training.

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.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

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]

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation \& Technology ADA request form or call 704\.336\.4120\.

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.