SALARY:

$30.29 - $38.67 Hourly
$63,002.00 - $80,425.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 03/24/21

CLOSING DATE: 04/12/21 11:59 PM

NATURE OF WORK:

The purpose of this job is to conduct financial audits and analysis of city departments, agencies and programs. Provides audit findings and recommendations and other information to departmental and city management for the improvement of financial controls and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conducts financial audits of city departments and/or funding partners; reviews fiscal controls and provides recommendations to departments
• Coordinates financial information with outside auditors for the annual audit
• Monitors key financial and general ledger accounts 
• Develops various information to assist management in the improvement of financial controls and procedures
• Follows up on completed audits; monitors key issues to facilitate implementation of audit recommendations
• Assist with year-end closing procedures and preparation of annual financial report.
• Performs related work as required

 MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in auditing and budget analysis
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Preferred Qualification

• Professional certification is desirable – Internal Auditor, CPA, CFE or CMA

 OTHER NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Governmental and/or nonprofit accounting principles and practices
• Data processing applications for financial auditing purposes
• Principles, theory, methods, and practices of basic accounting – GAAP (Generally Accepting Accounting Principles) 

OTHER INFORMATION:

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BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield, starting on first day
• 6% Employee & 6% Employer matching 401a
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid parking (if applicable)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to master’s degree
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with 5 free mental health visits per issue
• Comprehensive Wellness program 
• Voluntary benefits including: term life insurance, flexible spending account, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options

 
Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application
 
The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. 

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/jobs/human-resources-Department

300 Monroe Ave, NW
8th Floor, Room 880
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2206
(616) 456-3176

jobs@grcity.us