Accountant II in Detroit, Michigan at Detroit Land Bank Authority

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Accountant II is responsible for managing accounts payable processes, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring compliance with applicable governmental accounting standards and internal policies. This position involves performing technical accounting tasks, verifying fiscal records, supporting financial reporting, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy and transparency in financial operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS: (knowledge, experience, skills, abilities)
• Lead Accountant for processing accounts payable.
• Accurately process and post accounts payable transactions in the general ledger system.
• Maintain detailed records of expenditures and ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage accounts payable ledger and outgoing payments.
• Recommend improvements to accounts payable policies and procedures.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely payments.
• Clearly communicate findings to management as needed.
• Assist with preparation for the external audit.
• Assist with training staff on accounts payable process and procedures.
General Ledger:
• Maintain general ledger and reconcile detailed accounts to general ledger controlling accounts.
• Prepare journal entries with proper supporting documentation.
• Perform general ledger period-end closing processes.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile various general ledger accounts.
• Collaborate with team members to explain variances and ensure accurate reporting.
• Perform special accounting assignments and other related duties as assigned by Assistant Director of Financial Operations or CFO/COO.
• Assist with closing month-end.
Compliance and Confidentiality:
• Ensure compliance with government accounting standards and policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial data.
• Communicate policy updates and compliance requirements to relevant staff when necessary.

Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a government setting.
• Solid understanding of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Solid understanding of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASBs), preferred.
• Proficiency in Certinia or other ERP/accounting software (preferred).
• Intermediate MS Office Suite skills (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, self-review, and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable and accounting systems, procedures, and chart of accounts.
• Must have a strong work ethic and a self-starter.
• Must have the ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with, internal staff, vendors, and auditors.
• Thorough understanding of sub-ledger to general ledger relationship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment:
• This role is exclusively on-site, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, requiring daily commutes to the office.