Planning & Development Accounting Coordinator

City of Flint•City Hall, MI

About The Position

Performs technical and administrative accounting work maintaining the City’s fiscal records. The role supervises accounting and clerical staff responsible for specialized records in a large departmental accounting system, analyzes departmental operations, helps monitor grant funds for financial accuracy, and works with outside agencies to ensure the accuracy of the City’s accounting records. The position provides leadership and direction in controlling and monitoring the Planning & Development department’s annual and grant budgets, maintains financial records, prepares budgets and reports, monitors revenues and expenditures, and advises supervisors and department heads on financial matters. It also supports programs and projects related to the City’s physical, social, and economic redevelopment, develops systems for administering and complying with community and economic development programs, and assists with State and Federal reporting. The coordinator supervises accounting processes including journal entries, monthly closing, account reconciliation, fiscal-year closing and opening, special accounts receivable, and year-end reporting. Other duties may be assigned. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, including coursework in Accounting.
At least one year of experience analyzing budgetary issues.
Two years of experience as an Accountant.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures as they apply to commercial, cost, budgetary, and encumbrance accounting.
Thorough knowledge of financial and statistical reporting techniques.
Ability to formulate and install standard and special accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records.
Ability to recognize and correct departures from accounting practices and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors, outside auditors, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct control and monitoring of the Planning & Development department’s annual budget and grant budgets, ensuring proper record maintenance.
Gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinate departmental activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Provide professional financial advice to supervisors and department heads and make presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public.
Keep assigned responsibilities within budget, conduct cost-control activities, monitor revenues and expenditures, prepare annual budget requests, and ensure efficient use of funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
Prepare studies, reports, and related information to support decision-making.
Assist in administering complex programs and projects related to the City’s physical, social, and economic redevelopment.
Develop and implement systems for compliance with and administration of community and economic development programs; help establish and assess performance standards and evaluation systems.
Assist with preparing State and/or Federal reports.
Supervise and make journal entries and adjustments to balance and close monthly general ledger, revenue, and expense accounts; reconcile the general ledger and subsidiary Planning & Development accounts.
Prepare revenue and expense reports and reconcile bank statements.
Supervise and assist with closing and opening fiscal-year records.
Conduct periodic financial studies and analyses.
Supervise and maintain special accounts receivable.
Prepare year-end reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.