ACCOUNTANT II

Accountant II

Dearborn Administrative Center - Dearborn, MI 48126

Salary Range $66,549.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time

Accountant II

Salary: Minimum: $65,244 per year Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum

Class Summary: This position is responsible for providing advanced accounting support to assigned departments. Responsibilities may include preparing budgets; preparing complex financial reports; and reconciling accounts.

Typical Class Essential Duties: (See online job posting for complete specs)

• Prepares budgets, including: performing analyses and projections to assemble the three-year budget; reviewing and assembling budget requests; and performing related tasks.
• Prepares the Comprehensive Annual and other financial reports, including: producing balance sheets, cash-flow statements, and other documents for inclusion in reports; preparing capital assets and related notes as required; adjusting journal entries; reviewing report information for accuracy; and performing related tasks.
• Reconciles accounts to the general ledger; identifies, analyzes, and resolves issues related to accounts.
• May recommend investment of city funds in accordance with investment policies.
• Performs related accounting tasks, including: performing month end closures; participating in audits; assisting departments in performing standard accounting functions; and reviewing department purchases to ensure proper maintenance of budgets.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Qualifications: Training and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting and 2 years of related experience; or, Associate's degree and 3 years of related experience; or, all required certification(s) and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Note: College transcripts MUST accompany online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Parts and Weights of Examination:

Written 60%

Oral 40%

Post-Employment Offer Requirements: Satisfactory completion of criminal history, background check and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.