Senior Accountant

Company Overview: The City of Auburn Hills is a distinguished leader in southeast Michigan, known not only for its high-technology parks but also for having world-renowned retail, entertainment, and manufacturing. Home to more than 26,000 residents, it also serves as Michigan's global business address, with international corporations from 32 countries, including many world and North American headquarters. Auburn Hills' residents enjoy the amenities of city and suburban living with parks, a revitalized downtown district, and a welcoming city complex with a library and community center. Additionally, the city has four colleges and universities, and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, one of the state's largest destination shopping centers, providing a variety of cultural, social and educational opportunities to residents, workers, and visitors.

At Auburn Hills, we value attentive service, diversity, excellence, fiscal responsibility, humility, and safety. Our mission is to be stewards for the community through a connected, transparent and efficient government in hopes that we can cultivate the heart of a small town that operates with the excellence of a world class city.

General Purpose:

Responsible for assisting the Finance Director in planning, organizing, and directing all accounting and budgeting activities of the City. Supports the Finance Director in maintaining accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant accounting and financial reporting. Assist with cash planning, investment, and debt processes and decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

(A) Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, public finance or closely related field combined with three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in fund accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

(B) Experience in governmental accounting and/or CPA designation is desired.

(C) Experience in BS&A software is preferred.

Salary: $62,557 - $81,324 depending on qualifications. Click here to review our summary of benefits. This position is completly onsite in Auburn Hills. Applicants should be prepared to submit transctipts upon request prior to an interview.

Questions regarding the position should be referred to the Human Resources Department by email at humanresources@auburnhills.org. In an effort to improve the overall health of our workforce, the City of Auburn Hills adopted a policy against hiring tobacco users. All applicants are subject to a nicotine test in the final step of the hiring process. Those who test positive for nicotine from tobacco use may reapply for employment after six months. The City of Auburn Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).