Town of Cary
Sonya Long is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in both governmental and financial sectors. Currently holding the position of Senior Accountant at the Town of Cary since August 2021, Sonya previously served as an Executive Accountant for Durham County Government from August 2017 to August 2021. Prior to that, employment included a role as a Financial Auditor at the NC Office of the State Auditor from January 2014 to August 2017, and as a Senior Credit Support Analyst at First Citizens Bank from June 2010 to January 2013. Sonya began their career as a Benefit Calculations Analyst at BB&T from August 2005 to July 2007. Academic achievements include a Master of Science in Accounting from East Carolina University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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Town of Cary
Cary is a thriving community in the heart of the Triangle area of North Carolina, between Raleigh and the renowned Research Triangle Park. The Triangle area has repeatedly ranked among the top regions in the country to live or work, to find a home or start a business, to raise a family or retire. Cary's accolades are numerous. Money Magazine previously named Cary, N.C. the hottest town in the East and one of the Best Small Cities in America. CNN Money ranked the Town one of the best cities to launch a startup company, and Forbes named it the fourth best city for job growth. The Raleigh-Cary MSA has been recognized as one of the top places in the country creating tech jobs, according to Forbes. On the whole, Caryites are a hard-working group with one of the highest median household incomes in the state. And being no further than 20 minutes from major universities such as Duke, North Carolina State, and the University of North Carolina, it's no wonder that education is an important part of Cary life. More than two-thirds of adults hold a college degree. About 97 percent of citizens have access to the Internet in this, the Technology Town of North Carolina.