General Accountant at Holland Board of Public Works in Holland, Michigan

Job Description:

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing basic and specialized accounting procedures in coordination with other accounting functions with the department.

Essential Duties
Prepare various operational analyses and reconciliations on various business segments. Prepare lead schedules and assemble documentation for annual financial audits. Analyze intercompany accounts/transactions and prepare related adjusting/clearing entries. Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements. Prepare HBPWs annual budget including all related documents and statements. Provide managers with information to assist in the budgeting process. Produce final budget documents for presentation to the Board. Prepare annual Bond Continuing Disclosure statements. Prepare and respond to a variety of utility industry surveys. Maintain fixed asset subsidiary system. Reconcile bank statements. Provide leadership and backup for Accounts Payable, Billing and Payroll staff. Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Essential Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting, or equivalent education and experience. Prior experience in accounting or bookkeeping. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and financial applications. Ability to understand and assume responsibility of the preparation and presentation of annual budgets. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with various levels of organizational personnel. Strong analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications
At least ten years of accounting experience. Working knowledge of government accounting principles. Experience with Multiview, Kronos, and/or Northstar. Experience with electric or water utility billing and customer information systems. Effective workplace skills as demonstrated through WorkKeys assessments (Workplace Documents 5, Applied Math 5, Graphic Literacy 5).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Normal office environment with minimum discomfort due to noise, dirt and dust. Mental ability to frequently handle pressures related to working on multiple projects requiring attention to detail.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties assigned to or required of this position.