Transit Finance & Administration Specialist

Van Buren County Government; Bangor Township (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren County Government seeks a Finance and Administrative Specialist to support budgetary and financial operations. Under supervision, you will assist timekeeping, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly reports, and prepare quarterly and annual reports for state oversight.

You will gather data, generate invoices, manage vendor payments, maintain records, and support the Director of Public Transit staff with administrative duties and communications.

Qualifications

• Requires associate’s degree or two years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Must be able to gather financial/operational data for reports to MDOT.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering financial and operational data for records and reports.
• Generate reports for committees and boards as needed.
• Process vendor invoices and track payments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpret instructions

Arithmetic fundamentals

Reading and interpreting documents

Auditable financial recordkeeping

Analytical problem solving

Independent judgment

Government accounting practices

Recordkeeping

Written communication

Customer service

Report preparation

Organizing and prioritizing

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Office hardware & peripherals

Job description

Van Buren County Government seeks a Finance and Administrative Specialist to support budgetary and financial operations. Under supervision, you will assist timekeeping, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly reports, and prepare quarterly and annual reports for state oversight.

You will gather data, generate invoices, manage vendor payments, maintain records, and support the Director of Public Transit staff with administrative duties and communications.