Staff Accountant

Leelanau County; Leland Township (MI); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Leelanau County is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform a range of financial functions including payroll, accounts payable, budget preparation, and audit support.

The role requires at least two years in accounting or related fields, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The candidate will collaborate with county leadership and vendors to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Qualificações

• Associate's degree in accounting preferred; two years of accounting/HR/business admin experience recommended.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to adapt to new technologies relevant to the position.
• Ability to interact professionally with top level administrators, elected officials, and other stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Process bi-weekly payroll, including overtime, rate changes, cafeteria/benefit changes, and garnishments.
• Process special payrolls such as retention, uniform and gun allowances, and poll workers.
• Distribute checks and ensure compliance with GASB and IRS regulations.
• Set up and reconcile payroll accounts with Director and Assistant Director.
• File monthly and quarterly state and federal tax reports, and 941 filings.
• Handle accounts payable billings and maintain related records for accuracy and funds availability.
• Assist with compiling and reconciling financial documents for year-end closing and policy updates.
• Process a variety of financial forms and payments, including adjustments and requests.

Conhecimentos

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Formação académica

Associate's Degree in Accounting

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Under the supervision of the Finance Director, the Staff Accountant performs a variety of financial functions that include, but is not limited to, grant preparation and reporting, billings, payroll, accounts payable, budget preparation, yearly audit preparation and participation, inventory, and depreciation.

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to perform any or all of the following essential functions.These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.An individual must be able to perform each essential function successfully.

1. Processes bi-weekly payroll, including OT, rate adjustments, cafeteria/benefit changes/garnishments.
2. Processes special payrolls which include but not limited to retention, uniform and gun allowance, and poll workers.
3. Distributing checks within established procedures, staying compliant with Governmental Accounting Standards and IRS regulations.
4. Works with Director and Assistant Director to set up and reconcile payroll accounts.
5. Files monthly, quarterly State & Federal tax reports, and 941 filings.
6. Possesses a strong working knowledge of the Account Payable process to ensure reliable coverage when needed. This knowledge must include the following responsibilities:
   • aPrepares and/or reviews daily receipts and various journal entries to the appropriate ledger.
   • bCompiles, calculates data, and maintains a variety of periodic financial reports, including multiple grants, cash balances, inventories, cash management projections, and escrow account reports.
   • cProvides accounting assistance, both over-the-counter, by telephone and by email to individual County employees, department heads, Elected officials, vendors, and contractors.
   • dProcesses accounts payable billings for weekly and monthly distribution of checks and maintains related records verifying accuracy, proper coding, available funds, and compliance with county policy.
   • eAssists with compiling, analyzing, and reconciling financial documents and other information for a variety of department activities, such as participating in year-end financial closing activities; resolves issues that may result from changes to established policies, procedures, or conditions.
   • fProcesses a variety of both routine and complex financial forms, documents, payments, adjustment requests, and information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Associate's Degree in Accounting Recommended

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Accounting / Human resources / Business Administration, or related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in the use of office equipment and technology, including substantial experience in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to master new technologies relevant to the position.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and to interact professionally, constructively, and diplomatically with top level administrators, other employees (both union and non-union), elected officials, and any other representatives of the business.

The qualifications and experience listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Other Requirements:

Valid Driver's License; knowledge and experience working in computerized systems such as Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate with others in person, on the telephone, and electronically. The employee must write and read written and computerized documents, handle money, and file documents as needed. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects of lightweight and occasionally lift objects of varying weight.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a business office. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, but can be loud.