Chief Accountant

Chief Accountant

The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Information : $95,680.00 - $111,716.80 Annually

Starting Salary : $95,680.00

After Six Months of Successful Employment : $97,760.00

After One Year of Successful Employment : $99,424.00

Maximum salary is achieved after four successful years of employment.

Note : Annual salary adjustments may also occur, based on collective bargaining agreements.

Job Responsibilities :

The Chief Accountant reports to the Director of Finance and is responsible for maintaining an accurate and compliant accounting system in accordance with the State Uniform Accounting Act, the City Charter, City Ordinances, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This role ensures the financial integrity of the City's operations by overseeing all accounting activities, supervising staff, and producing comprehensive financial reports.

Illustrative Examples of Work :

Maintain and oversee the City's accounting systems and records

Ensure compliance with applicable state and municipal laws, regulations, and accounting standards

Supervise and provide leadership to the Accounting, Payroll, and Water & Sewer Divisions of the Finance Department

Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports

Develop and implement accounting policies and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy

Train and evaluate accounting staff; assign and monitor workloads to ensure timely and accurate completion

Communicate with other departments regarding accounting issues and resolutions

Coordinate and prepare schedules for the City's annual audit

Maintain and update the general ledger and Chart of Accounts

Manage the record retention system for all accounting files and documentation

Perform financial analyses to support decision-making by leadership and City Council

Attend City Council, Civil Service Commission, and other special meetings as required

Interpret and implement Council resolutions related to Finance

Draft and maintain clear, concise documentation, procedures, and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders

Stay up to date on laws, policies, and best practices in governmental accounting

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Application Process :

By the closing date of this announcement, an applicant must :

• Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States; AND
• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field; AND
• Have three years of full-time paid supervisory experience in the field of accounting within the last five years; AND
• Have at least two years of full-time paid work experience related to governmental accounting.

Note : Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant certifications preferred.

Parts of Examination and Weights :

Excel Test - Pass / Fail Assessment Center - 100%

Note : If the number of candidates who pass the Excel Test exceeds five, an evaluation will be made, and the five candidates with the most relevant combination of education and experience will be invited to the Assessment Center. Applicants must pass the Excel Test and the Assessment in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Purpose : The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and / or temporary vacancies.

How to Apply : Applications can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com / careers / livonia.

Probationary Period : Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.