What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Accountant/Analyst position at Berrien County?
DUTIES:
- Manages and maintains the County General Ledger, ensuring accurate financial records and asset protection.
- Develops, communicates, and enforces financial policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP, County guidelines, and state/federal funding requirements.
- Prepares and analyzes budgets, grants, financial reports, accounts payable/receivable, third-party billing, and purchasing activities. Identifies trends, irregularities, or compliance issues, and alerts management with recommendations for corrective action.
- Assists with annual audits, ensuring records and reports meet local, state, and federal standards.
- Provides financial analysis, evaluates plans, and suggests improvements to achieve organizational goals.
- Assists departments in understanding and applying accounting principles and meeting reporting requirements.
- Contributes to fiscal system updates, re-engineering projects, and procedural changes.
- Serves as Acting Assistant Financial Services Director/Budget Coordinator as needed.
- This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial area, and two years of related accounting experience, preferably in a governmental environment; OR
- Associate degree in accounting or related financial area, and five years of related accounting experience, preferably in a governmental environment.
- Demonstrable achievement towards certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Masters of Business (MBA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) may be substituted for experience requirements.
- If a current CPA license is acquired or already possessed by the applicant, Berrien County will pay for the biennial license fee during the term of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid vehicle operator’s license.
- A pre-employment physical, drug test and background check are required before employment.
- Considerable knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint is desired.
- This position is required to work extended workdays as needed at busy times, such as month-ends and year-end.
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Fax: (269) 983-5788
Address: Berrien County Administration Building, Personnel Department, 701 Main St., St. Joseph, MI 49085