Accounting Assistant - Public Works & Utilities Finance

Cityofjackson; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick leave, andholidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Pension program

Healthcare savings

Job summary

The City of Jackson is seeking an Accounting Assistant in Public Works/Utilities Fiscal Services to handle accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting and grant administration under supervision. This full-time role supports the department with financial tasks and data entry while delivering strong customer service.

This position requires an Associate degree and two years of accounting/office experience, plus proficiency with Word and Excel; ability to work independently or in a team to meet

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent plus two years of general office and accounting experience.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and tested proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and accounting duties to support Public Works and Engineering.
• Prepare accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, and grant administration.
• Enter data, maintain records, and generate budget and reporting documents.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with procurement and invoicing.
• Assist with grant applications and reporting for multiple funds.
• Provide dependable, confidential support to the department and coworkers.

Skills

Accounting skills

Data entry

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

General office and accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Financial software

Job description

The City of Jackson is seeking an Accounting Assistant in Public Works/Utilities Fiscal Services to handle accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting and grant administration under supervision. This full-time role supports the department with financial tasks and data entry while delivering strong customer service.

This position requires an Associate degree and two years of accounting/office experience, plus proficiency with Word and Excel; ability to work independently or in a team to meet