Accountant, General Ledger

Duties:

• Maintains and reviews the road commission and retirement system general ledger, including preparation of journal entries.


• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports.


• Verifies the accuracy of ledgers and accounting documents before and after final processing.


• Prepares annual audit workpapers and Michigan Public Act 51 report schedules.


• Prepares monthly reconciliations to the general ledger.


• Assists in the development, set-up, and training of financial software.


• Works with public accountants and state auditors in connection with the annual audit.


• Performs month-end closing procedures.


• Assists in the Financial Plan and Budget processes.


• Manages departmental budget to actual reports.


• Regular and predictable onsite job attendance is an essential function of this position.


• Requires a daily schedule that supports RCOC hours of operation.


• Must perform duties in a professional and courteous manner to promote a positive image of the Road Commission for Oakland County.

Special Experience/Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and a minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience including the use of computerized financial software systems, p.c. spreadsheets and Excel is required. Software development experience is a plus.


• Experience with general ledger journal entries and reconciliations, budgets, financial statements and interim financial reports is required.


• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver’s license.

Disclosure: This position is within a bargaining unit and the individual that holds this position is subject to the terms and conditions of the existing collective bargaining agreement.

Disclaimer

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a valid Driver's License.


• Attractive benefits package.


• EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace.