Junior Accountant - Public Sector Finance & Reporting

Muskegon-County,-Mi; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon County is seeking an Accountant I/HealthWest to work under supervision, performing professional accounting duties and preparing financial reports and records. The role involves balancing accounts, conducting analyses of audit accounts, and applying basic accounting principles.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate Degree in Accounting or related field and at least two years of accounting experience, or a high school diploma with four years of accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 2+ years accounting experience; or HS diploma with 4+ years accounting experience.
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to obtain MI license within 30 days of employment.
• Must have reliable transportation to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional accounting duties following standardized departmental procedures.
• Prepare financial reports and records; balance accounts; analyze audit accounts using basic accounting principles.
• Assist in training subordinate personnel and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Financial reporting

Balancing accounts

Data analysis

Training others

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Business Administration

High school diploma or GED + 4 years accounting experience

Job description

Muskegon County is seeking an Accountant I/HealthWest to work under supervision, performing professional accounting duties and preparing financial reports and records. The role involves balancing accounts, conducting analyses of audit accounts, and applying basic accounting principles.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate Degree in Accounting or related field and at least two years of accounting experience, or a high school diploma with four years of accounting experience.