Job Opportunity: Town Clerk & Finance Officer

Town of Goldston, North Carolina

Status: Permanent Part-Time (25–30 hours per week)

Pay: $28-$32 per hour

Work Model: Hybrid Flexible (Remote/In-Office balance)

The Opportunity

The Town of Goldston is seeking a highly organized, service-oriented professional to serve as our next Town Clerk and Finance Officer. This dual-function role is the backbone of our municipal operations, ensuring financial transparency, legal compliance, and the meticulous preservation of the Town’s official history and records.

Primary Responsibilities

Financial Management & Oversight:

• Accounting & Budgeting: Maintain all accounting records utilizing QuickBooks, disburse funds, and prepare detailed financial reports. Lead the annual budget process, including public hearing advertisements and debt record management.
• Audit & Compliance: Coordinate the year-end audit and submit all required reports to the LGC (including AFIR-Form LGC 37, LGC-203, and INV-91).
• Tax & Payroll: Manage quarterly payroll reporting (Federal/State), prepare W-2s and 1099s, and handle Sales & Use Tax refund reports.
• Enterprise Funds: Manage Sewer Enterprise Fund requirements and USDA Loan reporting, including Annual Borrower Certifications.
• Attending Board Meetings 

Town Clerk & Board Support:

• Meeting Attendance: Attend all Town Board of Commissioners meetings to provide administrative and financial support.
• Records Management: Prepare accurate meeting minutes for approval and act as the custodian for all official minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure the Town meets all NC Open Meetings Laws, including public notices and calendar coordination.

Qualifications & Skills

• Software Proficiency: Strong, hands-on experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office is required.
• Statutory Knowledge: Thorough understanding of NC General Statutes governing municipal finance, public meetings, and public records.
• Financial Expertise: Proficiency in public finance administration, municipal accounting principles (GASB), and investment practices.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to translate complex financial data for Town leadership and the public.
• Attributes: A self-starter with a strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

How to Apply:

Email resume to [email protected] and [email protected].