What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Assistant position at Macomb County Government?
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Investment Assistant
SALARY:
$43,712.50 - $56,538.46
DEPARTMENT:
Treasurer
Opening Date:
01/28/2025
Closing Date:
02/11/2025 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to collective bargaining agreement and/or Human Resources policy
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY
Assists the Investment Officer with the daily banking operations for the Macomb County bank accounts and investments, in an efficient and timely manner. Assists other departments with bank related items. Tracks and reconciles cash, transfer of monies and various accounts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reconciles cash and transfer of monies from one financial institution to another and tracks monies received in the bank.
Responds to bank services needs or inquiries from other departments.
Reconciles money brought in by the cashiers to the delinquent tax system and reconciles online payments received via ACH into the bank.
Creates the revenue voucher to disperse the money to the correct accounts in Workday or other operating system.
Processes corrections in the delinquent tax system, including voiding or editing payments.
Prepares journal entries and processes overpayments.
Performs monthly reconciling of the various delinquent tax accounts, by year, to the County accounting system’s general ledger activity.
Performs monthly reconciling of various entity accounts to the County Accounting System’s general ledger activity.
Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
- One (1) to three (3) years of finance, investment, or accounting related experience
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- County’s accounting system
- BS&A program
- Legal terminology and court procedures
- Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Skill in:
- Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
- Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Ability to:
- Assist other departments with bank related items
- Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: N/S
Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85 decibels): N/S
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: O
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: N/S
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C
Kneeling to work at low levels: O
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 34 pounds: O
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): F/C
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: O
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternative format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
The AFSCME Local 411 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.
About Us
Macomb County is Michigan’s third most populated county, boasting a population of more than 865,000 residents and growing. From the densely-populated southern cities to the rural northern villages, Macomb County possesses a wealth of assets that make it a desirable place to live, work and play! As the county gains in population and cultural diversity increases, initiatives such as the dignity campaign enables us to cultivate a community that embraces all people and celebrates their unique contributions. Through collaborative community-based activities, Macomb County is promoting multiculturalism and inclusiveness.
Salary : $43,713 - $56,538
