Accountant II

About the role

At Michigan Works! Southeast, we are the front lines of workforce development, serving Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties. We are committed to delivering services that help businesses find skilled workers and provide a competitive edge for career seekers. By creating meaningful connections, we empower individuals to build a brighter future and support businesses in achieving their goals.

Responsibilities

• Organize, troubleshoot, process, and record accounts payable, accounts receivable/billing, payroll, and procurement requests consistent with established policies, procedures, and department practices.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in the general ledger in accordance with GASB and GAAP standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including vendor records, employee records, and other relevant supporting documentation.
• Review, produce, and distribute annual 1099s by January 31 each year, and complete other required annual filings on schedule.
• Proactively ensure accuracy of data reflected in transactions and accounting records; ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Create and analyze reports of all transactions reflecting approved program expenditures for grants, and other reports required by management or grantors.
• Gather, organize, and present information to auditors and monitors for financial audits and compliance monitoring visits.
• Critically analyze accounts, account balances, and reconciliation documents to ensure clean audits, accurate journal entries, and other quality work products.
• Analyze, track, and resolve accounting issues, discrepancies, and inquiries from vendors, grantors, or internal customers.
• Identify and communicate internal control weaknesses to management; actively work to strengthen controls and mitigate financial risk.
• Train and assist Michigan Works! Southeast (MWSE) employees on accurate data entry processes in fiscal systems.
• Manage the flow of written, electronic, and verbal communication in and out of the department, including reproduction and distribution of materials as assigned.
• Develop cross-training documentation for assigned functions; participate in and contribute to cross-departmental training.
• Independently pursue professional development and training in collaboration with colleagues and organizational leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Fiscal Manager or other organizational leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) or more years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a government, non-profit, or grant-funded environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite; ability to build complex spreadsheets and accounting models.
• Experience using a mid-market general ledger system such as Sage, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently while maintaining a collaborative working style and adherence to team processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, and public service values.