Accountant I

　　Department: Fiscal

　　Location: Dearborn, MI

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　　Job Title: Accountant I

　　Job Status: Full-time

　　Job Summary: Under direct supervision, the Accountant I applies principles of accounting to maintain accurate accounting records. Responsible for handling the account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and assisting Fiscal staff on various projects. Using basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices, the employee assists in preparing financial reports.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Assist in the preparation of standardized financial reports based on set procedures and schedules

　　Responsible for collecting bids either him/herself or ensuring that staff complete and submit to the fiscal office

　　Complete analysis of all procurements to submit for approval to appropriate individuals

　　Prepare and input general ledger entries by utilizing set procedures and various accounting systems

　　Retrieve data from various source systems to perform reconciliation processes

　　Review and update department procedures and documentation

　　Perform spreadsheet work to help analyze and distribute requested financial data to internal customers in a clear and concise format

　　Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities, which include performing bank reconciliations, preparing and posting required journal entries, reviewing and reconciling all balance sheet accounts and preparing summaries of significant events and budget variance

　　Prepare expenditure reports and monitor grant funding

　　Prepare all required reports for assigned functional units and other entities

　　Maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material; update records as necessary

　　Provide support such as schedules, data, information, etc. for the annual budget process

　　Handle agency year-end asset depreciation

　　Maintain currency in accounting principles and procedures

　　Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

　　Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Knowledge of:

　　Finance, fund accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

　　Financial and accounting software applications

　　Federal and state financial regulations

　　Microsoft Navision Accounting Software a plus

　　Skill in:

　　Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft OfficeAbility to:

　　Analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections

　　Meet deadlines, including financial reports to funders on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as well as government reports

　　Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives

　　Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate

　　Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

　　Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

　　Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

　　Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner

　　Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization

　　Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

　　Minimum Degree Required:

　　Bachelor-s Degree

　　Required Disciplines:

　　Accounting, Finance or related field

　　or

　　A minimum of three years of experience working in accounting (preferable in a non-profit setting) or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources

　　Licenses/Certifications:

　　Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:

　　None

　　Working Conditions:

　　Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

　　Travel Required: None generally required

　　Working Environment: Climate controlled office

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