2026 Municipal Finance Summer Series: Bank Reconciliations

Unlock the power of financial confidence this summer. The Advancing Municipal Leaders (AML) Finance Summer Series is designed for members who want to strengthen their financial savvy and elevate their impact within their city or town. Whether you're new to finance or looking to sharpen your skills, this series delivers the essential tools you need to navigate real‑world financial responsibilities with clarity and ease.

Participants will dive into the fundamentals of reading financial statements, mastering bank reconciliations, and managing cash disbursements with accuracy and compliance. You will also gain insight into pre‑audit requirements, learn how to navigate the grant process, and explore the unique financial landscape of water and sewer system management.

By the end of the series, you will not just understand the numbers, you will know how to use this knowledge to make smarter decisions, support stronger operations, and contribute meaningfully to your municipality’s financial health. Join us and build the foundation for confident, capable financial leadership.

What to Expect:

In this course, participants will explore how to:

• Understand how finance integrates with overall municipal operations 

Dates: 

6/2       How to Read Financial Statements

6/9       Bank Reconciliations

6/18     Monthly Board Reporting

6/23     Cash Disbursements and Pre-Audit

6/30     Grants – Acceptance, Accounting, Budgeting, and Monitoring

7/14     Basic Small Water/Sewer Systems Accounting and Financial 

            Operations

Instructor: Sharon Edmundson, NCLM
Sharon Edmundson is the Director of Municipal Finance Programs with the North Carolina League of Municipalities. Sharon is the former secretary of the Local Government Commission and a deputy treasurer for the State and Local Government Finance division of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. She has over 30 years of experience in governmental and public accounting. Sharon received her B.S. in business administration with a concentration in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a master’s degree in public administration from North Carolina State University. She is a member of the North Carolina Association of CPAs and is a long-time member of its Governmental Resource Group. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the UNC School of Government in the online MPA program.