Assistant Chief Accountant

City of Livonia•City of Livonia, MI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Accountant supports the management of the City’s accounting operations and ensures accurate and timely financial reporting. This position assists in supervising accounting staff, maintaining internal controls, preparing financial reports, and coordinating audits. The Assistant Chief Accountant plays a key role in daily operations, special projects, grant compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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, finance, business administration, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university
Have at least two years of full-time paid work experience related to governmental accounting
Pass the Excel Test
Pass the Interview
Pass a pre-employment medical examination

Nice To Haves

Leadership and supervisory experience in a finance or accounting environment
Proficiency with accounting software and computer applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze complex financial data and make sound recommendations
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

Assists in overseeing the daily operations of the accounting division, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger maintenance, water administration, and fixed asset accounting
Prepares and reviews journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules to support monthly and year-end closings
Assists in the preparation of interim and annual financial statements and reports
Supports the annual audit function, including preparation of workpapers and coordination of tasks assigned to other staff members
Manages grant accounting and reporting, including the preparation and maintenance of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), ensuring compliance with Uniform Guidance and all applicable federal grant requirements
Assists the Chief Accountant in maintaining and updating the City’s chart of accounts to ensure accurate classification, consistency across departments, and alignment with financial reporting standards and operational needs
Helps ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Participates in the development and implementation of internal controls and accounting policies
Collaborates with departments to provide financial data, resolve discrepancies, and support budget development and monitoring
Contributes to the identification and implementation of process improvements and financial system upgrades
Other duties as assigned