Financial Analyst

Support County financial operations by analyzing data, maintaining reconciliations, and assisting with audit readiness and budgeting.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and analyze financial data under general supervision
• Prepare and complete financial reports and journal entries
• Perform and finalize bank reconciliations
• Own and manage fixed asset reporting for the County
• Conduct physical reviews of fixed assets
• Assist in preparing work papers for the annual audit
• Develop and review budgets
• Provide oversight for accounts payable and accounts receivable by reviewing and approving activity
• Support system testing activities
• Research accounting issues and prepare other reports as required
• Calculate and prepare estimates
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliations
• Review billing and accounts receivable activity
• Support special projects as they arise

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• At least three years of accounting and/or public finance experience
• Thorough working knowledge of public finance, budgeting, and fund accounting principles and practices
• Strong organization skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Computer literate
• Effective oral and written communication
• Excellent customer service mindset for internal and external clients
• Fixed assets experience
• CPA license desired

Tools and technologies

• Excel

Location and work setting

• Grand Rapids, MI (onsite)

Compensation

• USD 76,391 - 86,861 per year

Important notice

Notices will come via email. Monitor the email address indicated on your application.