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Multi-Family Yard Sale This Weekend

Saturday, March 18, 2023, there will be a multi-family yard sale starting at 8:00 am at Open Door Ministries. There will be a large variety of items for sale. The yard sale will take place inside the church located at 2704 E. Broad Street, Elizabethtown, NC.

Camper for Sale

2012 Aerolite – Dutchmen travel trailer, pull type. This camper is clean with new tires and ready to use.

It is 30.75 feet with a hitch and one slide out. It weighs 7600 lbs.

Call: 910-549-4207
Located in the Clarkton area
Price: $15,000 (Firm)

White Lake Seeks Full-Time Accountant

ACCOUNTANT – GRADE 16
FULL-TIME POSITION
TOWN OF WHITE LAKE

General Statement of Duties

Performs professional and administrative work in serving as the fiscal officer for the organization; may be designated as Finance Officer or Assistant Finance Officer.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class plans and performs the disbursement and accounting of revenues and expenditures for the Town. Work involves performing the budgetary accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, cash and bank account management, and other fiscal tasks for the town and assisting with budget preparation and related fiscal tasks. The employee must exercise considerable independent judgement and initiative in performing the fiscal control system.

Work requires professional level accounting knowledge and skill and is performed in accordance with established municipal finance procedures, local ordinances and North Carolina General Statutes governing the responsibilities of local government accountants.

Work is performed under the regular supervision and is evaluated through conferences, reports, and by an independent audit of financial records. Backs up the customer service function for the Town; verifies and posts receivables; makes debt service payments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

Plans and performs fiscal operations for the Town including accounting of municipal funds, financial reporting, journal entries, budgetary accounting, fixed assets, cash investments, and advising on fiscal issues; maintains a general accounting system for the Town; maintains financial records for each department; maintains separate accounts for items of appropriation in the budget; reviews and monitors ongoing administration of budget, monitors revenues and expenditures.

Performs payroll including maintaining data base on employee information; enters time sheets and generates payroll; transmits payroll for direct deposit and prints check stubs and distributes to employees; maintains leave balances; prepares a wide variety of payroll and personnel records and reports; pays payroll; vendors; prepares and distributes W-2s. Performs accounts payable; sets up vendors; issues purchase orders when needed; prints vendor checks, obtains appropriate signatures and mails; solves problems related to invoices and vendors; monitors bank drafts. Performs a wide variety of financial reporting and monthly, quarterly, and annual close outs and reconciliations. Manages and reconciles bank accounts. Assists with management of the postal service. Assists the auditors during the annual audit of Town financial records; follows up on findings to improve financial systems.

Advises staff and Board on fiscal issues; assists with budget preparation including development of spreadsheets, compilation and analysis of data, revenue projects, etc. Backs up the customer service function for the Town; verifies and posts receivables and makes debt service payments.

Additional Job Duties

Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices, laws, and regulations of public finance Accounting Administration, including principles and practices of municipal accounting, purchasing, and budgeting.

Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology to financial management and reporting.

Considerable knowledge of the Town’s personnel, budgeting and purchasing policies and procedures. Skill in collaborative conflict resolution and customer contact.

Ability to evaluate financial systems and formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records.

Ability to design and prepare analytical or interpretative financial statements. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, departmental heads, governmental officials, and with other Town employees.

Accuracy and thoroughness in the analysis and preparation of financial records and reports. Ability to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, standing, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform accounting processes, operate a computer terminal, and do extensive reading.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business, and considerable experience in public finance administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer CPA or Public Finance Officer certification from the School of Government.

Salary Range $40,331-$62,513. DOQ. Excellent benefits.

Applications are available online at www.whitelakenc.org, Indeed or at the Town of White Lake Municipal Building. Applications will be considered as received. If applicant applies on Indeed, they must go to the Town of White Lake website and fill out an application as well before being considered for an interview. Position is open until filled. No phone calls please. The Town of White Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Ability to obtain North Carolina Finance Officer certification.

White Lake Seeks Part-Time Postal Clerk

CMRA – POSTAL CLERK Grade 9
PART-TIME POSITION
TOWN OF WHITE LAKE

General Statement of Duties

Performs customer service and related mail tasks in operating a substation post office for the Town.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs customer service tasks and clerical tasks in handling mail and related materials. Work includes collecting fees and money for mail supplies and maintaining basic records. The employee is expected to have a general understanding of the postal rules, procedures, and postal services to respond to inquiries and perform the daily functions; nonroutine questions or situations are referred to others. Specific oral and/or written instructions are available to apply to most work situations. Courtesy and tact are required in performing public contact. Work is performed under the supervision of the Town Administrator. Work is evaluated through observation, conferences, and the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

Operates the Town’s post office under the direction of the Postmaster.

Assists customers with varied postal questions and issues, post office box rentals, etc.; provides information to customers on proper packing and mailing requirements; directs new customers to the main post office.

Sells stamps, calculates, and collects fees for postal boxes, mailing and packing supplies and other items sold.

Checks packages for mailing to assure wrapped properly and checks for return address, places in separate suspect mail bin.

Sorts mail upon delivery from main post office; places in proper residents’ postal boxes; accepts and processes mail in preparation of pick-up and delivery to the main post office for distribution.

Prepares and submits daily reports per postal guidelines and makes daily deposit of postal funds collected; submits quarterly reports tot the Postmaster.

Balances cash drawer daily and turns into the finance office.

Answers requests for information from customers or the public; refers customer to proper staff.

Maintains records of current customers, changes of address and special services; assists customer with filing out forwarding mail card, forward mail appropriately.

Takes and records fees or payments.

Notifies main post office of closed post office boxes.

Additional Job Duties

Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of postal regulations, fees, and operational requirements.

Thorough knowledge of the Town’s postal services and residents’ boxes.

Working knowledge of filing and record keeping practices.

Skill in operation of assigned office equipment.

Skill in providing friendly courteous and tactful customer service.

Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

Ability to handle portable mail bins.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other employees, and supervisors.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform medium heavy work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited high school (or GED) and some general office clerical experience involving public contact, accounting, cashier, mail clerk activities that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Applications are available online at www.whitelakenc.org, Indeed or at the Town of White Lake Municipal Building. Applications will be considered as received. If applicant applies on Indeed, they must go to the Town of White Lake website and fill out an application as well before being considered for an interview. Position is open until filled. No phone calls please. The Town of White Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hester, Grady & Hester Seeks Legal Assistant

Hester, Grady & Hester is seeking a legal assistant to join the Civil and/or Real Estate Team. Legal experience is preferred but willing to train a motivated, hardworking individual.

Must be highly organized and detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to work independently, manage large workloads and keep deadlines. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook is necessary. Quickbook knowledge is a plus.

The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance to the attorney during all phases of the litigation process as well as real estate transactions. Please send resumes to ggrady@hghgp.com or loraj@hghgp.com

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