Assistant Chief Accountant

• Assist 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 work papers 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.
• 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.
• Participates in the development and implementation of internal controls and accounting policies.

• Must be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of full-time paid work experience related to governmental accounting.
• Leadership and supervisory experience in a finance or accounting environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software and computer applications.
• Ability to help ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Paid time off - Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. New employees accrue vacation and sick time at a rate of eight hours per month. Upon completion of the six-month probationary period, employees are also entitled to four personal business days each year.
• 14 paid holidays per year.
• Medical benefits - Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An employee has the choice between four plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental & Vision - Dental and vision insurance are also available for regular employees through Delta Dental and EyeMed, respectively.  The employee pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for these insurances the first of the month following employment.
• Retirement Health Savings Plan - The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The Employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $100 per paycheck to this Plan. The City’s contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
• Additional benefits information will be provided as candidates move through the interview process.

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