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Career Opportunities

Now Hiring - Financial Manager

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The Financial Manager performs a variety of professional accounting and finance tasks in support of the financial operations of WPCOG. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable of accounting principles, practices and financial analysis and have a working knowledge of local government practices.

 

FINANCIAL MANAGER
An associates or higher-level degree is required in accounting or business administration that is supplemented by accounting coursework, or other closely related field and demonstrated knowledge. Experience in using a computer in a general accounting system with some experience in governmental accounting preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered. 

 

SALARY: The hiring range for this position is $54,314 to $67,892 depending on qualifications and experience. New hires are eligible for up to a 5% increase with the successful completion of a probationary period.  

 

SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGER
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration that is supplemented by accounting coursework, or related field. Five years of experience using a computer in a general accounting system with some experience in governmental accounting preferred. 

 

Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree in accounting and 7-10 years of experience using a computer in a general accounting system with some experience in governmental accounting preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

SALARY: The hiring range for this position is $62,874 to $78,593  depending on qualifications and experience. New hires are eligible for up to a 5% increase with the successful completion of a probationary period. 

 

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Now Hiring - Accounting Technician

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Accounting technician prepares receivable and payable accounting records, processing various kinds of accounts and a variety of financial records by entering data into a computer which requires knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices.

 

ACCOUNTING TECH I
Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree in accounting, no experience required; or Graduation from a standard high school with a minimum of one year of accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

SALARY: The hiring range for this position is $42,555 to 53,194  depending on qualifications and experience. New hires are eligible for up to a 5% increase with the successful completion of a probationary period.  

 

ACCOUNTING TECH II

Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree in accounting with a minimum of one year of accounting experience; or Graduation from a standard high school with a minimum of three years of accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

SALARY: The hiring range for this position is $44,684 to $55,855  depending on qualifications and experience. New hires are eligible for up to a 5% increase with the successful completion of a probationary period. 

 

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Now Hiring - Stormwater Outreach Administrator

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The Stormwater Outreach Administrator aids with professional environmental, water and air quality planning, preservation and enhancement work associated with the Catawba River Basin Water Quality Program for the Greater Hickory Metropolitan area. Work includes providing outreach for the WPCOG’s Stormwater Planning and Administration Program, providing Outreach for the MPO’s program related to Environmental Justice, as well as air quality issues, applying for and administering grants for water quality issues and providing technical assistance to the local government members. 

 

SALARY: The starting salary for this position is $44,684. New hires are eligible for up to a 5% increase with the successful completion of a probationary period.

 

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