Find & Apply For Accountant Jobs in Suttons Bay, Michigan

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Finance Director, the Staff Accountant performs a variety of financial functions that include, but is not limited to, grant preparation and reporting, billings, payroll, accounts payable, budget preparation, yearly audit preparation and participation, inventory, and depreciation.

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to perform any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. An individual must be able to perform each essential function successfully. 1. Processes bi-weekly payroll, including OT, rate adjustments, cafeteria/benefit changes/garnishments. 2. Processes special payrolls which include but not limited to retention, uniform and gun allowance, and poll workers. 3. Distributing checks within established procedures, staying compliant with Governmental Accounting Standards and IRS regulations. 4. Works with Director and Assistant Director to set up and reconcile payroll accounts. 5. Files monthly, quarterly State & Federal tax reports, and 941 filings. 6. Possesses a strong working knowledge of the Account Payable process to ensure reliable coverage when needed. This knowledge must include the following responsibilities: a) Prepares and/or reviews daily receipts and various journal entries to the appropriate ledger. b) Compiles, calculates data, and maintains a variety of periodic financial reports, including multiple grants, cash balances, inventories, cash management projections, and escrow account reports. c) Provides accounting assistance, both over-the-counter, by telephone and by email to individual County employees, department heads, Elected officials, vendors, and contractors. d) Processes accounts payable billings for weekly and monthly distribution of checks and maintains related records verifying accuracy, proper coding, available funds, and compliance with county policy. e) Assists with compiling, analyzing, and reconciling financial documents and other information for a variety of department activities, such as participating in year-end financial closing activities; resolves issues that may result from changes to established policies, procedures, or conditions. f) Processes a variety of both routine and complex financial forms, documents, payments, adjustment requests, and information. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

Associate's Degree in

Accounting Recommended Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Accounting / Human resources / Business Administration, or related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in the use of office equipment and technology, including substantial experience in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to master new technologies relevant to the position.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and to interact professionally, constructively, and diplomatically with top level administrators, other employees (both union and non-union), elected officials, and any other representatives of the business.

The qualifications and experience listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Pay:

$28.55 - $34.58 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person