Financial Analyst

County of Kent; Grand Rapids (MI); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kent County, Michigan is seeking a fiscally skilled accountant under general supervision to collect and analyze financial data, prepare reports, journal entries, and bank reconciliations, and manage fixed asset reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting with 3 years in accounting or public finance, advanced Excel, strong communication, and a CPA is desirable. Applicants will support budget development, oversee AP/AR reviews, assist with audits, and participate in system testing.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least three years in accounting or public finance.
• Excellent knowledge of public finance, budgeting, and fund accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong written and verbal communication.

Mansioni

• Collect and analyze financial data and prepare financial reports.
• Prepare journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee fixed asset reporting and assist with annual audit work papers.
• Develop and review budgets; support AP/AR reviews.
• Perform system testing and research accounting issues as needed.

Conoscenze

Advanced Excel

Public finance knowledge

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Descrizione del lavoro

Under general supervision, the successful candidate will collect and analyze financial data, prepare financial reports, journal entries, and bank reconciliations, and take responsibility for the County's fixed asset reporting. Responsibilities may include the following:

• Assisting with preparing work papers for the annual audit.
• Conducting physical reviews of fixed assets.
• Developing and reviewing budgets.
• Oversite of accounts payable and accounts receivable review and approval.
• System testing.
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries.
• Researching accounting issues and preparing other reports as required.

Other duties may include calculating and preparing estimates, preparing monthly and quarterly reconciliations, reviewing billing and accounts receivable activity, and assisting with special projects as they arise.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, combined with three years accounting and or public finance experience.

Requires thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, budgeting and fund accounting. Must be organized, demonstrate advanced Excel skills, computer literate and possess effective communication skills, both oral and written. Delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external clients is essential.

Experience with fixed assets, along with a CPA license is desired.