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Government Finance Officer (Remote, North Carolina)

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-05-22

Position Title: Contract Government Finance Officer (Remote, In-State)

Location: North Carolina, must reside in-state with occasional travel to local municipalities.

Hourly Rate: $50-$60/hour

Employment Type: Part-Time, Contract

About Us

At Aline Accounting Partners, we’re creating something special—a CPA firm where you belong, and your career can thrive. We are dedicated to providing high-impact financial solutions to government entities, focusing on rural municipalities that often face unique challenges and opportunities.

About the Role

As a Contract Finance Officer, you’ll work remotely to support local municipalities, counties, and cities, with a key focus on rural governments. With in-state residency and occasional travel, you will provide vital financial expertise to help ensure stability, transparency, and operational success. This part-time contract position requires a deep understanding of government finance, with an emphasis on direct operational roles with some consulting and bookkeeping.

Key Responsibilities
• Financial Oversight: Develop and manage budgets, revenue forecasts, and financial plans tailored to the needs of rural municipalities.
• Rural Community Support: Partner with rural government leaders to address financial challenges and enhance fiscal stability.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to public-sector finance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare and maintain financial records and systems to meet audit requirements and promote transparency.
• Infrastructure Support: Provide financial planning and guidance for capital improvement projects in rural communities.
• Policy Implementation: Deliver actionable insights to inform decisions that improve local government services and infrastructure.

Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on experience in government finance or accounting, including at least 5 years as a finance officer or equivalent role in a local or county government setting.
• Regulatory Expertise: Strong knowledge of GASB standards, state-specific finance laws, and public-sector compliance requirements.
• Rural Government Experience: Proven history of working with smaller, resource-limited municipalities to achieve impactful financial outcomes.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel occasionally to local municipalities for in-person meetings or projects as needed.

Why Join Us?

This contract role allows you to work remotely while making a meaningful impact on rural and local governments. By joining Aline Accounting Partners, you’ll contribute to vital public service initiatives and help communities achieve financial success and sustainability. If you’re an experienced government finance professional looking for a flexible, high-impact role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to bring your expertise to Aline Accounting Partners and the communities we serve.

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