What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I position at City of Southfield, MI?
Salary : $54,472.58 - $81,627.50 Annually
Location : Southfield, MI
Job Type : Career Full-Time
Job Number : 202200137
Department : Accounting
Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Equal Opportunity Language : This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the Human Resources Department. The City of Southfield does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis, of sex, race, color, age, height, weight, marital status, national origin, religion, arrest record, physical or mental disability, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected category. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M / F / V / H, DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
ADA : Individuals with special needs who may require assistance with the application process should contact the Human Resources Department at (248) 796-4700 (voice) or via email at hrsupport@cityofsouthfield.com if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required.
Description
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Representative Job Duties
- Review and reconcile City-wide financial transactions and account discrepancies.
- Use dedicated financial software system, test new versions, and make necessary changes.
- Maintain capitalized assets.
- Prepare monthly reports.
- Examine and reconcile Grant Reports prepared by other City departments.
- Support monthly and annual closing functions as well as Year-End audit responsibilities.
- Reconcile Special Assessment transactions.
- Review internal controls.
- Provide research for the Fiscal Services Department.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield
Supplemental Information
The selection process will include a review of the applicant's experience for posted requirements, a criminal history / driving record check, a skills test, and an oral board interview. A background investigation is performed on the selected candidate. Each step of the process must be passed before the applicant will be moved to the next step. Applicants will be invited to further participate in the selection process based on the nature and extent of their related experience.
Upon satisfying required tenure requirements, passing probation, and gaining sufficient expertise and independence in performing required duties, an employee may be eligible for consideration for reclassified to the next level in the Accountant job family.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!
Salary : $54,473 - $81,628
