Accountant

Delta Township; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retiree health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

DC retirement plan

Job summary

Delta Township is seeking a qualified accounting professional to maintain the general ledger, perform bank reconciliations, and process payroll for 130 employees. The role supports the Finance Director and the Accounting/Treasurer's Office with audit preparations and various accounting duties.

Remote work is not available; front counter service is required. The position involves on-site work in the Township's Finance Department and collaboration with other offices to ensure accurate financial

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining the general ledger and performing bank reconciliations.
• Payroll processing for a sizable staff (130 employees).
• Assist with preparation for an annual audit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger under supervision.
• Perform bank reconciliations and payroll processing for 130 employees.
• Assist with audit preparation and other accounting duties as needed.
• Provide customer service at the counter and on the phone; in-person work is required.

Skills

General ledger

Bank reconciliation

Payroll processing

Audit assistance

Customer service

Job description

Under general supervision of the Finance Director and according to established accounting practices and procedures, performs specialized accounting and bookkeeping duties related to maintaining the general ledger, bank reconciliation, processing payroll for 130 employees, and assisting with preparation for the annual audit. Waits on customers both on the phone and at the counter (remote work is not available). Performs a variety of other accounting duties as needed in other areas of the Accounting/Treasurer's Office.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance coverage with a Township H.S.A. contribution up to $1,800
• Health insurance opt out of $3,500
• Retiree health insurance
• 12.5% of salary contributed to DC retirement plan
• Paid holidays and accrued vacation, and sick leave
• Dental, life insurance, disability insurance (Township paid premiums)