Accountant

Salary : $35,360.00 - $46,916.48 Annually
Location : City Hall
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 22A-D-004B
Department: Finance Office of Director
Opening Date: 05/21/2024
Closing Date: 6/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 1600
Job Level: 22A
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Assists in the analysis, development, research and maintenance of financial records and ledgers; prepares related statements and reports; reviews requisitions, computes costs, and allocates charges; supervises clerical staff in performing the more routine accounting tasks; performs related work as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the preparation of the City's and/or departmental budget and Capital Improvement Plan; prepares and/or reviews monthly, quarterly and annual statements and reports of actual and forecasted revenue and expenditures.
  
• Analyzes and reconciles accounting records and ledgers to determine method of allocating revenue and expense; investigates doubtful entries and checks balances.
  
• Uses a computer to generate on-line reports, special analyses and summaries and to perform accounting entries. Researches transactions and recommends solutions.
  
• Participates in the opening of the books at the beginning of the fiscal year and assists in preparing closing statements at the end of the fiscal year.
  
• Prepares material information as needed for application, management and reporting for grants.
  
• Reviews contracts and resolutions prior to council approval. Reviews reports and verifies correctness of interface(s) to the financial system.
  
• Prepares cost analysis statements; may be responsible for developing and monitoring cost accounting records.
  
• May supervise clerical employees in the maintenance of ledgers, posting and balancing accounts and other less difficult bookkeeping work.
  
• May review requisitions, invoices and purchase orders; verify cost figures; prepare and process budget adjustments and journal entries.
  
• Assists with special projects such as the update of the Master Fee Schedule.
  
• Assists in the overall preparations for the annual audit. Prepares schedules, records adjustments and maintains supporting documentation in support of the annual financial report.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field that must have included course work in accounting. Experience in governmental or fund accounting preferred.
  
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures that applies to commercial, cost and budgetary and encumbrance accounting.
  
• Ability to analyze budgetary problems and make recommendations.
  
• Ability to analyze and sort raw data and to prepare reports and charts.
  
• Ability to formulate and install standard and special accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records by computer and manually.
  
• Ability to work in a computerized environment with on-line entry.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in both a verbal and written format.
  
• Ability to meet the physical, mental and visual standards of the job.
  
• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public, departmental officials and others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration. Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.
Benefits offered include the following:
Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.
The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88
Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.
Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.
City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)
EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.
Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.
Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (** Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).
PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.
Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field that must have included course work in accounting. If yes, please upload your transcripts.

• Yes
• No

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