Accounting Consultant- Governmental Accounting Practice
Job description
Make your mark. Go beyond the numbers, do something different by developing rapport with clients and making a difference. Whether you intend to specialize or would rather gain exposure across many service lines, you won’t be limited at Plante Moran. We’ll encourage you to explore diverse opportunities to find your focus and thrive in your chosen career.
Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means no one knows the best place for you to physically work better than you. Our staff choose their work location based on their individual day’s needs, and gives them the flexibility they need when they need it. If staff need to go into the office to collaborate, the space is there, and if they have a day where they need to focus alone, then staying home works just fine, too.
Your role.
Your work will include, but not be limited to:
- Providing financial staffing and related consulting support to municipalities
- Assisting our municipal clients with their accounting and finance functions including bank reconciliations, budget development, financial close reporting and preparation for annual audit, and related support
- Drafting financial reports, including periodic budget to actual schedules and annual financial statements with related disclosures
- Verifies, allocates, and posts details of municipality transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents, such as bank statements, invoices, receipts, check stubs, and computer printouts
- Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting municipal transactions
- Working independently or in teams to improve client accounting operations including drafting policies and procedures
- Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and equity, and prepares balance sheet, statement of revenues and expenditures, and other reports to summarize current and projected financial position
- Collaborating with other consultants and clients for continuous improvement recommendations
- Supervision and training of junior staff members
- Training and development opportunities for professional, personal and technical growth
The qualifications.
- Requires a general understanding of GASB and government fund accounting, client’s business systems and industry requirements
- At least 5+ years’ experience creating and using financial reports in a professional service firm (public accounting), government or school district
- Technology skills including proficiency with various financial accounting systems and Excel
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license are required including a clean driving record; Minimum levels of auto insurance coverage are required
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or related field is required
- CPA or Master’s degree in accounting, business, or other similar field preferred but not required
- Qualified individuals must either reside in or near the Metro Detroit area or be willing to relocate to the area for this opportunity. This position requires up to 90% local and/or regional travel to client sites.
- Ability for limited overnight travel preferred but not required
Our difference.
We are a nationally recognized public accounting, consulting, and wealth management firm, consistently ranked as one of FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” At Plante Moran, we live by the Golden Rule, fostering a relatively “jerk-free” culture with the lowest staff turnover rate in the industry. Our supportive network of well-rounded professionals is excited to catapult your growth and help pave your pathway to professional excellence.
Apply now. Make your mark.
This is a non-exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.
Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of candidates that are bilingual in Japanese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.
The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.
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Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) Information
Compensation is commensurate with technical skills and experience and is provided in accordance with the CO Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO. Please review position location for applicable geographic location.
Colorado hourly rate range is as follows:
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