Accountant II - General Ledger

City of Livonia•City of Livonia, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Ledger Accountant II will perform various complex accounting and administrative functions under the guidance of the Director of Finance and the Chief Accountant. Assigned tasks and responsibilities include financial planning, monthly and annual close processes, account reconciliations (e.g., cash, prepaid, accruals and fixed assets), audit preparation, and special projects. Coordinate, research, and analyze accounting transactions for accuracy and integrity of financial records. Track and manage bond debt payments. Maintain Log-Term Debt schedule. Oversee weekly A/P check process. Analyze and report budget variances and assist with fund management. Perform supervisory and functional duties related to funds, reports and processes of the accounting division, oversee A/R, A/P, and Investments, which include a staff of four employees. This role requires attention to detail, analytical thinking, effective communication and strong technical accounting skills.

Requirements

Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States
Have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a closely related degree, from an accredited college or university
Have a minimum of two-years progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, private organization, or bookkeeping
Be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Experience utilizing computerized financial and accounting software
Must perform job functions accurately, confidentially, and in an organized manner
Must have good oral and written communication skills
Able to do so with minimal supervision
Minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute
Pass a pre-employment medical examination

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
Skill in preparing monthly journal entries
Skill in recording and maintaining fixed assets records
Skill in preparing year-end audit schedules
Ability to apply computer technology to Accounting
Ability to solve problems independently

Responsibilities

Perform various complex accounting and administrative functions
Financial planning
Monthly and annual close processes
Account reconciliations (e.g., cash, prepaid, accruals and fixed assets)
Audit preparation
Special projects
Coordinate, research, and analyze accounting transactions for accuracy and integrity of financial records
Track and manage bond debt payments
Maintain Log-Term Debt schedule
Oversee weekly A/P check process
Analyze and report budget variances
Assist with fund management
Perform supervisory and functional duties related to funds, reports and processes of the accounting division
Oversee A/R, A/P, and Investments
Supervise a staff of four employees