Accountant III

Starting Annual Salary: $66,739 -- $83,423* *Depending On Qualifications, with annual performance-based merit increase program First Review of Applications: Monday, November 18th, 2024 (open until filled) Role and Responsibilities SEMCOG is seeking an experienced Accountant III to join our Finance team. Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Accountant III will perform a wide variety of accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, and review of financial records. Provides technical guidance to Accountant levels I or II by leading processes of accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable to aid in the closure of the monthly cycle. Reconciles and closes the month-end cycle, allocates and reconciles pooled costs to direct projects, and prepares grant billing for submission. Provides accounting support for both SEMCOG and partner organization Metropolitan Affairs Coalition. The successful candidate will have well-developed project accounting, organization, and time management skills, be detailed, self-motivated, capable of working on multiple tasks with competing deadlines, maintain confidentiality of employee and organization information, and work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of staff. This position offers professional development opportunities. Experience and Qualifications · Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. · Five (5) to seven (7) years of government, non-profit, or council of governments accounting experience. · Knowledge of basic Accounting and Bookkeeping principles and practices, payroll tax laws, federal grant requirements, and auditing standards. Strong quantitative skills and capacity to prepare, interpret, and analyze complex data. · Working knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, including applicable software (Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.). · Effective written and verbal skills, and ability to understand and carry out verbal and written directions. · Support and promote a strong internal culture based on SEMCOG core values and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. SEMCOG reserves the right to waive any of the minimum qualifications for applicants whose general or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position or lead SEMCOG to believe that the applicant is capable of performing the assigned duties and fulfilling the assigned responsibilities. To Apply: Complete and submit employment application found at Total Compensation Estimate = $130,060* In addition to annual base salary, SEMCOG offers a valuable mix of health and fringe benefits! Here's an estimate of Total Compensation, including salary and benefits, for the Accountant III position. On average, employee benefits account for 41% of Total Compensation. Flex time (Core work hours: 9:00 am -- 3:30 pm) Hybrid Work Environment (State of Michigan residency required) Ten paid holidays and 25.5 accrued PTO days annually Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, FSA/Dependent Care, Life/AD&D, Short- and Long-term Disability benefits eligibility upon hire Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, and 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement benefits Tuition Assistance program Transit or parking assistance when working onsite About SEMCOG SEMCOG is a voluntary association of local governments fostering cooperative efforts in order to move the region forward. Since its inception in 1968, SEMCOG has acted as a regional planning partner with local governments in the seven-county Southeast Michigan region, which is

Created: 2024-11-10