Job Description

The City of Novi is seeking an experienced and collaborative Accountant to join our Finance Department team. This position plays a critical role in upholding the City's commitment to Team, Commitment, Innovation, and Trust, ensuring that our financial operations support high-quality service to the community.

The accountant's primary objective is to support the functions of the Finance Department by preparing the annual budget and assisting with the financial audit by compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data. Additional duties include monthly monitoring/reporting and other accounting-related transactions in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Some responsibilities include:

• Prepare and monitor annual budget
• Prepare quarterly budget amendments for city council approval
• Analyze and interpret the financial audit
• Complete interim and fiscal year-end audit schedules
• Monitor and report on grants (CDBG, HIDTA, etc.)
• Reconcile bank statements in a timely manner
• Review and record monthly activity in the General Ledger through general journal entries
• Work with department heads to ensure all contracts have proper budgets prior to their approval and prior to the issuance of any purchase agreements

Qualifications:

An employee in this classification, upon application, must have the following training and experience:

• A combination of the following:
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with an associate's degree focused in Accounting or Finance (bachelor's preferred);
• Minimum of two years' finance experience (municipal preferred).
• Possess and exhibit qualities that will enable individual to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

Compensation & Benefits: $69,148 - $83,000

***The salary range listed represents the normal hiring range for this role. Placement within or above the range will be based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity, and is subject to approval and organizational guidelines.***

So why should you work for the City of Novi? We have great benefits!

• Cafeteria Health Insurance Plan with three different medical plans to choose from (PPO, HMO, HAS). Effective upon date of hire
• Dental and Life insurance paid 100% by the City of Novi
• 401a Defined Contribution retirement plan with 10% employer contribution
• Retiree Health Savings Account with a $100/month employer contribution
• Generous time off benefits upon hire
• 14 paid holidays
• Optional Roth IRA, 457, Roth 457, and 529 savings plans
• Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Wellness Reimbursement Program – including gym membership reimbursement and mental health app reimbursement; 24/7 access to on-site fitness facility
• Employee Wellness & Engagement program. Past events have included mental health awareness seminars, Cooking Well series, flu shot clinics, and heart & vascular screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check, a physical examination, and a drug screen (we test for marijuana).

Questions about the Accountant - Budget and Audit position or application accommodation requests can be directed to the Human Resources department by email at humanresources@cityofnovi.org or by phone at 248-347-0452. The promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all people. The City of Novi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.