Job Description

Description

For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.

Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 43,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out Hickory at or for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a "Well Crafted" City.

Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional prework screen and a drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check

The Airport Budget and Grants Coordinator performs detailed financial analysis, manages budget activities, and provides logistical support for the department; including but not limited to tracking department revenue, expenses, and inventory.

Major Duties

• Manages the department budget, reconciles revenues and expenses, along with reconciling all financial activities, and provides timely feedback to the Airport Manager.
• Requests grant funds, prepares periodic reporting of grant project activities, and reconciles revenues and expenses from grant project activities.
• Enters requisitions, distributes purchase orders, monitors department inventory, and orders supplies as needed.
• Receives, and processes invoices to the City Finance Department.
• Maintains appropriate records of the department\'s fixed assets.
• Helps maintain appropriate files and records needed to maintain Airport compliance.
• Prepares monthly statistical reporting for the Airport Manager
• Helps prepare documentation for submittal to CMO.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of basic administrative and clerical systems and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial accounting software.
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and inventory principles and practices.
• Skill in prioritizing work and time management.

• Associate degree in business, accounting, management, or a combination of applicable college-level coursework with relatable accounting, budgeting business work experience.
• Three years of comparable work-related experience that reflects progressive responsibility in the areas of accounting, budgeting, or business management.
• Possession of a valid driver\'s license issued by the State of North Carolina.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift, up to 20 pounds routinely and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to navigate oneself throughout the various areas of the Airport in a safe manner.

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