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Accountant I

City of Asheville • Asheville, NC • 3d ago

Accountant I

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Accountant I

Salary

$23.94 Hourly

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-01924

Department

Finance

Division

Accounting Services

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

8/28/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Description

Benefits

Questions

Summary

About this opportunity:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant I to join our team, focusing on accounts receivable and payroll functions. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who can deliver excellent customer service to City departments and external partners. Candidates should bring a strong foundation in accounting principles and proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and Google Suite.

Weekly Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform activities related to the monthly, quarterly and miscellaneous billings for multiple departments within the City including processing bills within the City's ERP system as well as collecting and accurately processing payments.

Communicate with customers to request payment and arrange payment plans as needed.

Work with internal departments to ensure all accounts receivable agreements are accurate and up to date.

Reviews and verifies such information to ensure that it is accurate and complete for processing.

Perform account reconciliations for general ledger accounts as well as multiple third party billing accounts.

Supports the payroll function by assisting in the Payroll Specialist's absence or during payrolls with short deadlines, generating and processing year end reporting to include accrual conversions and W2s, processing tax return filings (941, state return, unemployment) and ensuring the remittance of funds to appropriate accounts.

Assist with the end of year, by gathering necessary information, preparing reports, and completing journal entries.

Serve as back-up for other financial functions and performs other accounting duties as required.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalency, with three (3) years of bookkeeping and accounting experience OR

Associates Degree or higher in Accounting or related field with one (1) year of bookkeeping and accounting experience.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Knowledge of accounting practices and principles.

Fund or governmental accounting practices and principles knowledge is preferred.

Standard office practices and procedures.

Providing excellent customer service that coincides with the philosophy of the City.

Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing and operational use.

Reviewing and verifying accuracy of data.

Making sound, independent judgments within established policies and procedures.

Organization, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines. Communication to interact effectively with co-workers, managers, subordinates and the general public sufficient to convey information and to receive work direction.

Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.

For benefits-eligible positions, explore our full benefits at AshevilleBenefits.com .

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity.

The City's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person's age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

Select your highest level of education in Accounting:

I do not possess a High School Diploma/GED.

High School/GED

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

Doctorate

How many years of relevant experience do you have in bookkeeping or accounting?

Less than 1 year

1 - 3 years

3 - 5 years

6 - 10 years

10 or more years

Required Question

Employer

City of Asheville

Address

City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

Phone

828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs

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