Ionia County is accepting applications for a full-time Accountant. Ionia County is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented professional who will bring technical competence and accounting expertise to the fast-paced Finance Office and County Road Department.

A candidate should be a person of exceptional character and integrity, someone who possesses the highest ethical standards and understands that they will be entrusted with publics funds. The ideal candidate will be able to work in various team settings as well as independently.

Experience in governmental accounting, Precision Road Department software and BS&A municipal software is highly desired, or the willingness and aptitude for intensive training in both. The pay range for this position is $24.70 - $30.24 dependent on expertise and experience.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains general accounting and subsidiary ledgers. Maintains accounting systems and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of the chart of accounts and assists department heads and Township personnel with informational requests such as historic expenditures, transactional detail and budgetary questions concerning overruns or other discrepancies.
• Serves as a backup for processing payroll. Ensures that timelines are met, and amounts are accurate and posted.
• · Oversees accounts payable, ensuring timeliness and accuracy. Reviews accounts payable data to assure proper posting and assists in identifying and resolving problems pertaining to processing or payment.
• Audits all general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy in amount, fund and account postings. Prepares entries throughout the year and at year-end and performs other tasks pertaining to general ledger upkeep.
• Performs various reconciliations including bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepares records and schedules for the annual audit. Works closely with the external auditors. Explains issues, responds to questions and reviews findings.
• Compiles financial/statistical data for use in grant proposals as requested. Compiles financial data regarding project revenues/expenses for Township engineering and construction projects.
• Attends workshops and seminars to keep abreast of changes in accounting standards, state regulations and other pertinent information.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and two or more years of experience in all aspects of accounting systems and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of governmental fund accounting.
• Knowledge of the principals, practices and legal regulations of municipal finance, and regulatory requirements pertaining to municipal accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of internal controls and financial reporting.
• Skill in responding to public inquiries and internal requests with a high degree of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Skill in assembling and analyzing financial data, developing budgets, and preparing comprehensive and accurate reports.
• Ability to critically assess situations and solve problems, and to work effectively under stress, within deadlines and changes in work priorities.
• Ability to use basic office equipment such as telephone, calculator, photocopier, fax and computer with applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and various financial applications, as well as email/internet/world wide web.
• Significant experience and capability in the use of spreadsheet-based software, BS&A and Precision software experience a plus.

Benefits

• Medical insurance – 5% employee premium co-pay per pay period
• Group Life Insurance, $10,000
• Health Savings Account - employer contribution of $100.00
• 401(a) and 457 Deferred Compensation plans
• Voluntary dental, vision, life insurance and Aflac insurance
• Vacation days
• Personal days
• Holiday pay

Candidates are required to send a cover letter, resume, and a minimum of three professional references to the Human Resources Department, hr@ioniacounty.org. Applicants will be subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

For more information regarding the position requirements and a full job description, visit Human Resources – Ionia County.

This job posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

Ionia County is an equal-opportunity employer.