Public Works Accounting Pro: Budgets, Grants & Payroll

City of Jackson; 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保险

Pension program

Healthcare savings

Job summary

City of Jackson seeks an Accounting Assistant for Public Works/Utilities Fiscal Services in Jackson, Michigan. You will handle accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, and grant administration support, with accurate data entry and monthly reporting in financial software.

Associate degree or equivalent plus two years of accounting/office experience is preferred. Strong Excel and Word skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent plus two years of general office and accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting-related duties to support Public Works/Utilities Fiscal Services, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, procurement, and grant administration.
• Maintain documentation and data in financial software and prepare routine reports.

Skills

Accounting

Data entry

Customer service

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

City of Jackson seeks an Accounting Assistant for Public Works/Utilities Fiscal Services in Jackson, Michigan. You will handle accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, and grant administration support, with accurate data entry and monthly reporting in financial software.

Associate degree or equivalent plus two years of accounting/office experience is preferred. Strong Excel and Word skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential.