Accountant II - General Ledger

City of Livonia, MI; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Livonia, MI is seeking a General Ledger Accountant II to perform complex accounting and administrative tasks under the Director of Finance and the Chief Accountant.

Responsibilities include financial planning, monthly/annual closes, reconciliations, audit preparation, and bond debt management. Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and communicative accounting professionals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, private organization, or bookkeeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with computerized financial software.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong written and oral communication.
• Must perform duties accurately, confidentially, and with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Financial planning, monthly and annual close processes.
• Account reconciliations (cash, prepaid, accruals, fixed assets) and variance analysis.
• Audit preparation and support for external audits.
• Track and manage bond debt payments; maintain debt schedules.
• Oversee A/P, A/R, and Investments; supervise a staff of four.
• Coordinate, research, and analyze accounting transactions for accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Strong technical accounting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

$75,441.60 - 88,150.40 Annually

• Starting Salary: $75,441.60
• After Six Months of Successful Employment: $76,980.80
• After One Year of Successful Employment: $78,520.00
• Maximum salary is achieved after four successful years of employment

NOTE: Annual salary adjustments may also occur, based on collective bargaining agreements.

The General Ledger Accountant II will perform various complex accounting and administrative functions under the guidance of the Director of Finance and the Chief Accountant. Assigned tasks and responsibilities include financial planning, monthly and annual close processes, account reconciliations (e.g., cash, prepaid, accruals and fixed assets), audit preparation, and special projects. Coordinate, research, and analyze accounting transactions for accuracy and integrity of financial records. Track and manage bond debt payments. Maintain Log-Term Debt schedule. Oversee weekly A/P check process. Analyze and report budget variances and assist with fund management. Perform supervisory and functional duties related to funds, reports and processes of the accounting division, oversee A/R, A/P, and Investments, which include a staff of four employees. This role requires attention to detail, analytical thinking, effective communication and strong technical accounting skills.

By closing date of this announcement, applicants must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
2. Have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a closely related degree, from an accredited college or university; and
3. Have a minimum of two-years progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, private organization, or bookkeeping; and
4. Be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with experience utilizing computerized financial and accounting software; and
5. Must perform job functions accurately, confidentially, and in an organized manner; and
6. Must have good oral and written communication skills and be able to do so with minimal supervision

PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS

Written Test - 60% Interview - 40%

NOTE: Up to 12 applicants who score highest on the written and performance tests will be invited to interview. The required minimum typing speed is 45 words per minute.

NOTE: Candidates must pass the written test, performance test, and interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Knowledge of

• Accounting practices and procedures

Skill in

• Preparing monthly journal entries
• Recording and maintaining fixed assets records
• Preparing year-end audit schedules

Ability to

• Apply computer technology to Accounting
• Solve problems independently

NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.