Accountant

Migfoa; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mt. Pleasant is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support its Finance Department.

Under the Director of Finance, you will perform a broad range of professional accounting functions including budgeting, grants, financial reporting, and the annual audit process. You will maintain accurate records, ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards and city policies, and exercise independent judgment to resolve issues and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field is required.
• At least two years of professional accounting experience, preferably in governmental/public agency settings.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• General Accounting & Financial Records.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Reconciliation and financial analysis.
• Financial reporting.
• Budget support.
• Grants and project accounting.
• Annual audit and year end financial activities.
• Fixed assets.
• Process improvement.
• Professional development.

Skills

Governmental accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical

Judgment under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Job description

The City of Mt. Pleasant is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to join its Finance Department. Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, the Accountant performs a broad range of professional accounting functions supporting the City's financial operations, budgeting activities, grant administration, financial reporting, and annual audit processes.

This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate and reliable financial records and ensuring compliance with applicable governmental accounting standards, laws, regulations, contracts, and City policies. The Accountant will work with multiple funds and financial activities and will exercise independent judgment in analyzing financial information, identifying discrepancies, resolving issues, and recommending improvements.

The ideal candidate will have strong governmental accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Essential Job Functions include General Accounting & Financial Records, Accounts Payable and Receivable, reconciliation and financial analysis, financial reporting, budget support, grants and project accounting, annual audit and year end financial activities, fixed assets, process improvement, and professional development.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field and at least two years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a governmental or public agency setting, is required.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered where appropriate.