Accountant, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant

Overview

STARATING SALARY
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Minimum: $59,178 per year

Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK
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This position is responsible for providing accounting support to departments. Responsibilities may include preparing accounting reports; reviewing financial documents; and performing entries and reconciliations.

• Documents and reviews daily cash position to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares various reports to ensure accuracy and completeness, may include: preparing investment reports; preparing balance sheets and income statements; and completing standard journal entries, year-end reporting.
• Reviews documents to ensure accuracy, including: reviewing and reconciling tax collections and various billings; reviewing budget requests for accuracy and reasonableness; and reviewing balance sheet accounts and reconciling standard differences.
• Reviews and approves cash disbursements for assigned units.
• Performs year-end financial entries, including: accruing financial information; adjusting ending balances; and performing related tasks.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

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.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
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Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting and one year 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: A copy of college transcripts or verification of applicable degree must be submitted with online application.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

(must receive passing grade of 70% on each part)

Computer Exam 60%

Oral Interview 40%

This list will be in effect for a period of six months.

Satisfactory completion of background check and a pre-employment drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.