Accounting Assistant - Budget

Road Commission for Oakland County•Beverly Hills, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support for road and signal project cost documents, budget transfers, and various accounting functions. The role involves updating project spreadsheets, assembling budget books, creating billing backup, opening work orders, and maintaining subledger records. The Accounting Assistant will also manage the construction contract status report, distribute payables check registers, and file vendor invoices. Additional duties include assisting with accounts receivable/payable, providing reception relief, and performing other assigned tasks. A professional and courteous demeanor is expected to maintain a positive image for the Road Commission for Oakland County. Regular and predictable onsite job attendance is essential, requiring a daily schedule that aligns with operational hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Specialized training in basic accounting procedures and clerical skills
Minimum of one (1) year of accounting and clerical experience
High level of Microsoft Word, Excel, and computer application experience and knowledge
Possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver’s license
Legally eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of accounting and clerical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide all road and signal project cost documents to billing accountants and update project excel sheets.
Complete department budget appropriation transfers and assist with Road Project transfers.
Update and assemble budget books, budget forms, and wage spreadsheets.
Create monthly MDOT construction billing backup for project accountants.
Open road and signal project work orders in ledger.
Update road and signal excel subledger of revenue entries and balance sheet ledger entries.
Update the construction contract status report monthly for year-end audit.
Distribute payables check register weekly.
File all vendor invoices.
Assist with other accounting assistant functions, such as accounts receivable / payables as needed.
Provide reception desk relief and performs various other functions as assigned.
Perform duties in a professional and courteous manner to promote a positive image of the Road Commission for Oakland County.
Attend job regularly and predictably onsite as an essential function of this position.
Maintain a daily schedule that supports RCOC hours of operation.