Accountant II

ACCOUNTANT II

SALARY:                   Minimum:        $65,244 per year

**Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum**

CLASS SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing advanced accounting support to assigned departments. Responsibilities may include preparing budgets; preparing complex financial reports; and reconciling accounts.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (See online job posting for complete specs)

• Prepares budgets, including: performing analyses and projections to assemble the three-year budget; reviewing and assembling budget requests; and performing related tasks.
• Prepares the Comprehensive Annual and other financial reports, including: producing balance sheets, cash-flow statements, and other documents for inclusion in reports; preparing capital assets and related notes as required; adjusting journal entries; reviewing report information for accuracy; and performing related tasks.
• Reconciles accounts to the general ledger; identifies, analyzes, and resolves issues related to accounts.
• May recommend investment of city funds in accordance with investment policies.
• Performs related accounting tasks, including: performing month end closures; participating in audits; assisting departments in performing standard accounting functions; and reviewing department purchases to ensure proper maintenance of budgets.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2 years of related experience; or, Associate’s degree and 3 years of related experience; or, all required certification(s) and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

NOTE:  College transcripts MUST accompany online application.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

PARTS AND WEIGHTS OF EXAMINATION:

Written             60%

Oral                 40%

POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of criminal history, background check and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.