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City of Detroit Supervisory Accountant IV (Office of Departmental Financial Services) in Detroit, Michigan
Supervisory Accountant IV (Office of Departmental Financial Services)
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Supervisory Accountant IV (Office of Departmental Financial Services)
Salary
$91,873.00 - $120,496.00 Annually
Location
MI, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
20230413201012SAIVOCFOJS
Department
Off Chf Financial Officer
Division
ODFS - Government Operati
Opening Date
04/03/2024
Closing Date
5/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
Benefits
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Description
Be a Part of the City You Love!
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Office of Departmental Financial Services Government Operations division is accepting applications for a Supervisory Accountant IV.
Position Summary
The Supervisory Accountant IV will be assigned to lead and supervise Supervisory Accountant IIIs, accounting professionals. The Supervisory Accountant IV has primary responsibility for planning, implementing, supervising and controlling all accounting-related activities of the teams and projects assigned.
Examples of Duties
Using ERP Cloud applications supervises/manages the following activities:
Creation of Financial Reports
Editing of reporting templates
Use of Business Intelligence Publisher templates and data models
Creation of Transactions Business Intelligence dashboard and reports
Analysis of data through Smart View and Account Monitor
Oversees:
Creation of Financial Reports
Configuration of accounting transactions
General ledger close, allocations and financial reporting
Using ERP Cloud technology and through appropriate application modules:
Supervises highly complex accounting functions and transactions consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), standardized bookkeeping processes, accounting terminology, accounting techniques, and other financial rules and regulations
Supervises the preparation, analysis, and presentation of key financial information, statements, and operational results for internal and external needs including budgetary purposes; Ensures information is timely, accurate, reliable, and professional
Ensures various accounting functions adhere to sound fiscal and regulatory policies and compliance in order to safeguard public assets and ensure adequate control of revenues and resources
Conceives new approaches to existing programs; Operates new and old systems concurrently
Prepares a number of regular and recurring special purpose reports number of regular and recurring special purpose reports
Reviews fiscal accounting work including budget preparation, purchasing activities, payroll, and general ledger analyses, grants, bonds, revenue, cost allocation, capital assets, expenditures, and other accounting activities
Provides experience in using the specific procedures of automated systems to find, review, or change accounting data in transaction files, ledgers, accounts, summary reports, and financial statements
Supervises accounting codes and structures to ensure accurate recording, reporting, and control in financial systems
Supervises accounts payable processes to ensure all payments and disbursements are processed in a timely and accurate manner; Ensures compliance with City, State, and Federal rules and regulations
Directs various accounts payable activities including: procurement approvals, vendor invoice processing, analyses of various disbursements, variance analyses, investigations and reviews, accounts payable reports, implementing and maintaining expenditure controls, and various bankruptcy related activities
Presents and explains reports orally and in writing to management, accounting staff, and other stakeholders
Coordinates the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Single Audit Report of Federal Grant Programs, and other standardized and specialized reports
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of work in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics, or a closely related field. Such education must include at least twenty-four (24) semester (36 terms) credits of coursework in accounting and statistics (21 hours in accounting and 3 hours in statistics).
Experience
Must have a minimum of four (4) years of direct experience in accounting.
Experience in leading teams, projects or other assignments that illustrates supervisory capabilities sufficient to supervise accounting professionals.
Supervisory Accountant IV must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 01/09/2024
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
01
Select your highest level of education:
Doctoral or Professional degree
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
High School Diploma
02
Do you possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?
Yes
No
03
How many years of direct accounting experience do you have?
10+ years experience
5 - 9 years experience
1 - 4 years experience
None
04
How many years of experience do you have supervising accounting professionals?
5+ years experience
3 - 4 years experience
1 - 2 years experience
None
05
Did you attach a copy of your resume to your application (REQUIRED)?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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