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Financial Analyst

Kent County
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Under general supervision, the successful candidate will collect and analyze financial data, prepare financial reports, journal entries and bank reconciliations/cash balancing.  Responsibilities may include assisting with preparing work papers for the annual audit, developing and reviewing budgets, analyzing and reviewing grant filings, oversite of accounts payable and accounts receivable review and approval, annual vendor review, 1099 preparation and filing, yearly escheatment preparation, system testing, preparing and reviewing journal entries, researching accounting issues, assisting with fixed asset review, and preparing other reports as required.  Other duties include calculating and preparing estimates, preparing monthly and quarterly reconciliations, review billing and accounts receivable activity, and assist with special projects as they arise.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, combined with three years accounting and/or public finance experience. 

Requires thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, budgeting and fund accounting.  Must be organized, demonstrate advanced Excel skills, computer literate and possess effective communication skills, both oral and written. Delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external clients is essential. 

Experience with collection activities and grant administration, along with a CPA license is desired.

*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application

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