Accountant - Financial Services

Description

Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or a qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.

About the role

Works daily in the general ledger financial software. Balances and monitors the general ledger on a monthly basis. Reviews internally generated reports for accuracy. Reviews general ledger for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

Responsibilities

• Accesses information from general ledger, fixed assets, payroll, human resources, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Responsible for voiding checks in financial software, ensuring proper documentation and authorization.
• Prepares monthly billings and financial reporting for the different grant programs.
• Aids other departments with accounting problems and projects.
• Performs complex, specialized grant accounting functions, prepares expense spreadsheets, compares grant expenditures to the annual grant budget and complies with periodic financial reporting and reimbursement submittal requirements.
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Prepares monthly sales and use tax returns for the County.
• Enters into Michigan Treasury Online. Prepares vouchers for payment of sales and use tax for remittance to State.
• Communicates and follows up with department questions and issues.
• Prepares accounting work, including year-end adjustments, audit work papers, financial statements, and preparation of the footnotes for the annual audit.
• Analyzes budget variances and provides budget adjustments to the Budget Department.
• Serves as a liaison to external auditors and grantor agencies. Provides information, documentation and reports as requested.
• Serves as a backup Payroll Administrator and can process payroll, when needed.
• Maintains spreadsheet for current tax collections and delinquent tax collections. Reconciles tax collection records to the general ledger. Prepares and enters journal entries to properly allocate summer and winter tax collections to the general ledger.
• Maintains fixed asset system, accounting for disposal of fixed assets, conducting physical inventories of fixed assets and recording monthly depreciation. Reconciles fixed asset records with general ledger.
• Responsible for Act-51 reporting for the Road Department.
• Responsible for statistical data reported in annual audited financial statements.
• Maintains receivable for retiree healthcare collections. Reconciles health insurance premium invoices to employee database.

Requirements

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance combined with two (2) years professional experience in governmental accounting. Other Requirements: None listed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.

Working Conditions

• Indoor environment.
• No exposure to prominent lights, noises, odors, temperatures or weather conditions.
• Required to travel for meetings and appointments.
• Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, traverse, climb, balance, twist, bend, stoop/crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, handle, pinch, type, endure repetitive movements of the wrists, hands or fingers.
• Primarily requires close visual acuity to perform tasks within arm’s reach such as: viewing a computer screen, using measurement devices, inspecting and assembling parts, etc.
• Requires the ability to communicate and respond to inquiries both in person and over the phone.
• Requires the ability to operate a PC/laptop and to enter & retrieve information from a computer.
• Requires the ability to handle varying and often high levels of stress.

Benefits

• The position is benefited and is subject to the iCEA COUNTY PROFESSIONAL GROUP CBA.
• Ingham County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career.

Application Instructions

• Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance or related field? YesNo
• Please indicate what degree you have and what it is in, if not applicable type N/A.
• How many years of experience in governmental accounting do you have? I have no experienceI have 6 months of experienceI have 1 year of experienceI have 2 years of experienceI have 3+ years of experience
• Please briefly describe your experience in governmental accounting, if not applicable type N/A (Do not type see resume).
• Did you submit your cover letter and resume? YesNo
• Did you submit your transcripts, if not please explain why? Required Question