Governmental Accountant Job at Smart & Final in Detroit

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Job Title: Governmental Accountant

Department: Finance

Section: Governmental Accounting & Accounts Payable

General Summary

Under general supervision, the Governmental Accountant is assigned to handle complex assignments or special projects relating to budget analysis, accounting or financial reporting.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Process Community Partner Program payments appropriately.
• Timely process quarterly (CPP) reimbursement requests.
• Track missing Community Partner (CPP) quarterly reporting in conjunction with Manager of Community Mobility Programs.
• Prepare and distribute Community Partner (CPP) grant balances.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Community Mobility Programs to ensure Community Partner’s use funding in timely manner.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and year-to-date financial records for SMART and POS providers along with statistics report for the Authority for submittal to the State of Michigan (PTMS).
• Coordinates the month-end closing of Authority’s financial books in relationship with the Purchase of Service Program, Municipal Credits, Community Credits and Specialized Service Program.
• Analyzes balance sheet accounts and prepares supporting schedules and monthly journal voucher entries.
• Analyzes assigned accounts for accuracy, identifies problem areas, reviews problems with AVP and, as directed, takes action to resolve problems.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly check run process.
• Prepare necessary documentation for annual audit.
• Cooperate with the Finance Division Manager and prepare schedules to be used in the budget process.
• Assists subordinate accounting personnel with routine questions and problems.
• Prepares special reports, as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Three years of accounting experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for minimum requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with account analysis and accounting software.

Note: SMART is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age

THE AUTHORITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE OR CHANGE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AT ANY TIME.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries
• Retail