Accountant I

Dearborn, City of (MI); Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dearborn is seeking an Accounting Support specialist to assist departments with financial reporting, journal entries, and reconciliations in a municipal setting. The role emphasizes accuracy and timely processing to support budget and financial operations.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting and at least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination. A background in year-end reporting and budget review is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting and one year of related experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with financial reporting, journal entries, and year-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Documents and reviews daily cash position to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares reports including balance sheets and income statements and completes standard journal entries.
• Reviews and reconciles tax collections, budget requests, and balance sheet accounts.
• Reviews and approves cash disbursements for assigned units.
• Performs year-end financial entries and related tasks.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting

One year of related experience

Job description

STARATING SALARY

Minimum: $59,178 per year

Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:

This position is responsible for providing accounting support to departments. Responsibilities may include preparing accounting reports; reviewing financial documents; and performing entries and reconciliations.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Documents and reviews daily cash position to ensure accuracy.

• Prepares various reports to ensure accuracy and completeness, may include: preparing investment reports; preparing balance sheets and income statements; and completing standard journal entries, year-end reporting.

• Reviews documents to ensure accuracy, including: reviewing and reconciling tax collections and various billings; reviewing budget requests for accuracy and reasonableness; and reviewing balance sheet accounts and reconciling standard differences.

• Reviews and approves cash disbursements for assigned units.

• Performs year-end financial entries, including: accruing financial information; adjusting ending balances; and performing related tasks.

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting and one year of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

NOTE: A copy of college transcripts or verification of applicable degree must be submitted with online application.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

PARTS AND WEIGHTS OF THE EXAMINATION (must receive passing grade of 70% on each part):

Computer Exam 60%

Oral Interview 40%

DURATION OF LIST:

This list will be in effect for a period of six months.

POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of background check and a pre-employment drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.