Accountant I, II, & III

Kalamazoo County Government • Kalamazoo, MI

375d • $51,958 - $64,979

About The Position

The Accountant I, II, & III positions at Kalamazoo County Government are responsible for performing professional accounting functions that involve maintaining and reviewing fiscal accounts for the department or countywide. These roles require the maintenance of accounting books, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing financial reports. The positions vary in responsibility and experience level, with specific qualifications for each level.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field.
• Accountant I: At least 1 to 3 years of related work experience, such as governmental accounting, budget management, reporting, financial forecasting, etc.
• Accountant II: At least 3 to 5 years of related work experience, such as governmental accounting, budget management, reporting, financial forecasting, etc.
• Accountant III: At least 5 to 7 years of related work experience, such as governmental accounting, budget management, reporting, financial forecasting, etc.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a complete set of accounting books, including journals, general ledgers, and subsidiary financial records for assigned areas.
• Maintain accounting controls on various books and accounts and periodically adjust and close accounts in assigned areas.
• Utilize current Countywide and/or department-specific software to complete assignments.
• Monitor and review grant funds, ensuring proper allocation and compliance with grant requirements, regulations, and reporting deadlines.
• Classify records of financial transactions and post or ensure that posting is made to the appropriate general or subsidiary account.
• Analyze assigned departments' financial and accounting transactions to determine the feasibility of changes in existing accounting methods and procedures.
• Review invoices received from various County activities to determine proper billing and check for completeness and accuracy of mathematical computations before authorizing billings for payment.
• Review and audit expenditure vouchers and check for correctness and accuracy of funds, accounts, and mathematical computations before payment is made.
• Prepare daily, bi-weekly, quarterly, annual, and other periodic financial and statistical reports necessary for cost analysis, preparation of budget statements, or other evaluation of a departmental account or fund for review by the supervisor.
• Confer with representatives of other County departments regarding accounting problems for assigned departmental accounts and funds to correct errors in procedures used or account figures provided.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Paid leave
• Supplemental dental and vision
• Defined Benefit pension after the vesting period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree