Outsourced Accounting Consultant - Public Sector

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Our management consulting team focuses on our clients' critical business needs. From strategy to operations and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks. At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.

Work Overview

• 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

• Requires a general understanding of GASB and government fund accounting, client’s business systems and industry requirements
• 2+ 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
• 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

This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime for hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan and flexible benefits plans
• Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays
• Business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement
• Pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
• Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Compensation range for this role: $40.00–$50.00.