Staff Accountant - Part-time

Waterford; Michigan; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterford Township is seeking a part-time Accounting Assistant to perform routine day-to-day accounting and support month-end and year-end close activities. You will assist with the annual audit, grants, and special projects, while maintaining confidential records.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting (bachelor’s preferred) and at least three years of municipal accounting experience. Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and MUNIS is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in accounting or related field.
• Minimum of three years experience in accounting; municipal accounting a plus.
• Intermediate level of spreadsheet skills; ability to independently create, update and maintain spreadsheets, graph presentations, and charts. Skill test required.
• Must possess basic word processing skills necessary to prepare documents and reports.
• Ability to learn and master MUNIS financial management software.
• Possess excellent mathematical, written and verbal communication skills, office organization skills, electronic information processes, data entry and 10 key data entry.
• Ability to learn applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including Township citizens, departments and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accounting records following GAAP and GASB pronouncements for municipal accounts.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly journal entries in MUNIS; balances and journalizes month-end.
• Reconciles general ledger across multiple accounts and funds.
• Performs month-end close and trial balance.
• Reviews Accounts Payable and P-card processing; prepares related warrant transfers.
• Develops spreadsheets and charts for financial analysis and reporting.
• Prepares interim and annual financial reports.
• Assists with annual audit and grant accounting; prepares supporting schedules.

Skills

Spreadsheet skills

Word processing

Data entry

Communication skills

Accounting software

Education

Associates degree in accounting (Bachelor’s preferred)

Tools

MUNIS

Job description

Charter Township of WaterfordJob Description

Supervised By: Accounting ManagerSupervisor: No Supervisory ResponsibilityFLSA: ExemptStatus: Part TimeGeneral SummaryUnder the direction of the Accounting Manager, or designee, performs routine day to day accounting along with month-end and year-end accounting and closing activities; provides support for the annual audit, grants and other special projects; other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

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

• 1. Maintains accounting records following generally accepted accounting principles and implements the pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Michigan Municipal Budgeting Act as they relate to the management and recording of municipal accounts.
• 2. Prepares and inputs monthly and quarterly journal entries to the municipal accounting system (MUNIS). Balances and journalizes month-end, cash receipts and cash adjustments.
• 3. Reconciles general ledger activity. Able to handle activity involving multiple accounts and multiple funds.
• 4. Accounting through trial balance. Performs accounting functions, in a computerized environment, including reconciliation of general ledger, month-end verification and close.
• 5. Review of Accounts Payable check runs, EFT runs and P-cards. Preparation of related Warrant Transfers.
• 6. Able to develop and maintain spreadsheets, graphs and charts in support of general journal entries, financial analysis, trend analysis, and various forms of reporting.
• 7. Performs report preparation functions, including various interim and annual financial reports.
• 8. Assists with the Township’s annual audit. Works with schedules and accruals. Maintains and retrieves needed records and reports.
• 9. Coordinates Grant accounting records. In conjunction with staff from other departments, assures that grants records are properly reflected in the accounting system. Prepares schedules that reflect annual grant activity.
• 10. Scanning and filing of documents related to job functions.
• 11. May assist in back-up capacity for routine and special activities of the Clerk and Accounting departments, including but not limited to accounts payable and purchasing.
• 12. Maintains confidentiality given access to sensitive or confidential information.
• 13. Other duties as assigned, performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

• 1. Associates degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in accounting or related field.
• 2. Minimum of three years experience in accounting; municipal accounting a plus.
• 3. Intermediate level of spreadsheet skills; ability to independently create, update and maintain spreadsheets, graph presentations, and charts. Skill test required.
• 4. Must possess basic word processing skills necessary to prepare documents and reports.
• 5. Ability to learn and master MUNIS financial management software.
• 6. Possess excellent mathematical, written and verbal communication skills, office organization skills, electronic information processes, data entry and 10 key data entry.
• 7. Ability to learn applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
• 8. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including Township citizens, departments and vendors.

Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe 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 works in an environmentally controlled office setting. This is a low physically demanding position, requiring limited range of motion. Work is performed in the optimal working envelope of neck to navel and within arms reach. Work surfaces are adjustable to all body types. Walking surfaces are well lit, tiled and/or carpeted. Individuals with physically impairments can be accommodated to perform most essential task of these positions. The use of mobility assistance devices such as wheelchairs, walkers etc, is not a hindrance to this position. Use of both fine as well as gross muscles of the body is not essential. The employee is regularly required to lift objects of ± 1 pounds and occasionally lifts of 10 pounds may be required. No overhead reaching is required. The employee must be able to write and work with computer keyboard. Vision or assisted vision is required. Limited hearing is acceptable. Verbal communication is fundamental.

WATERFORD TOWNSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Start $28.00/hour6 Months $28.50/hour1 Year $29.00/hour2 Years $30.00/hour

Posting Date: April 17, 2026