Accountant I

The Human Resources Department is accepting internal and external applications for the position of Accountant I in the Department of Public Works. Applications (with proof of education and experience) will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on April 25, 2025. This position will start on May 14, 2025.

The Charter Township of Shelby is a community of about 80,000 residents with a mission to serve the interests of our residents by providing and maintaining a secure environment that enhances quality of life. We strive to provide the most efficient and effective level of government services for residents and business owners at the least possible cost to taxpayers. We are guided in decision-making by our shared values which include diversity, honesty, teamwork, accountability, and professional and personal balance. The Charter Township of Shelby is accepting applications from candidates who mirror these values and embrace our mission. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please review the job description to determine if you meet the requirements:

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Experience Required: Two years of progressively responsible experience within a computerized accounting environment utilizing the concepts and principles of accounting and payroll processing.

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree with a major in accounting or related field from an accredited college or university

Direct Supervisor: Department Head and/or Employee of Higher Classification

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Physical Requirements: Able to see details of objects and documents, understand the speech of another person, speak clearly, spend extended periods of time at a keyboard.

Primary Work Location: Office environment

Job Summary: Perform highly responsible accounting work, assist the Accountant II and Director in examining, preparing, and maintaining accounting and financial records; and to perform related work as required.

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to perform any or all of the following essential duties:

• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to GASB reporting and procedural standards.
• Assist in preparation of bi-weekly payroll including special payrolls, year-end processing, and payroll-related State and Federal reports for monthly and quarterly filing.
• Prepare various payroll and insurance related invoices for payment as needed.
• Prepare and submit various census reports as required.
• Analyze, reconcile, and record monthly retirement plan statements and various bank statements as needed.
• Compile and prepare information for Police and Fire Pension annual reporting requirements.
• Provide payroll, vendor, and financial data to Department Heads, vendors, Accounts Payable and Payroll clerks.
• Investigate various account activity for missing or misstated data. Prepare journal entries to correct.
• Assist Township employees with financial software issues. Track financial software upgrades to assist Finance Department and other system users in new technology.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual audit.
• Assist as needed with annual Fixed Asset Report.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.

• Perform related work as required but not limited to those duties performed by classifications of a lower grade.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

Knowledge

• Modern office practices and procedures.
• Accounting principles and procedures as applied to commercial, cost, budgetary and governmental accounting.

Skills

• Proficient in the basic use of computers and computer programs currently utilized by the Township for word processing, spreadsheets and databases based on an evaluation examination as established by the Commission.
• Business writing, to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active listening.
• Time management.
• Sound Judgement and decision making.

Abilities

• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Formulate and install standard and special accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records.
• Evaluate information and use individual judgment to determine whether events or processes are accurate and comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Maintain positive and effective working relationships with the public and other employees.
• Communicate in written and spoken format effectively to others.
• Process numbers and calculations effectively.

Only those candidates whose job application meet the qualification of the position will be invited to the next step. The Charter Township of Shelby provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $63,141 - $72,606