Senior Accountant

Salary: $79,799.00 - $90,614.00 Annually

Location : Farmington Hills

Job Type: Full-Time

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Department: Finance

Division: Accounting

Opening Date: 11/18/2025

Performs advanced professional accounting, payroll administration, and financial analysis duties to ensure the fiscal integrity of the City through accurate maintenance and review of all financial and payroll accounts. This position is responsible for processing and overseeing all City payroll functions, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and providing accounting support in areas such as grants, budgeting, audit preparation, and financial reporting.

The Senior Accountant exercises independent judgment and initiative in resolving complex accounting and payroll issues under the general supervision of the Finance Director.

• Administers and processes the City's bi-weekly payroll in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Verifies time entries, leave usage, and department activity reports; ensures accuracy of benefit and deduction calculations, direct deposits, and third-party payments.
• Updates employee payroll records to reflect changes in status, pay rates, deductions, and benefits.
• Prepares, reviews, and reconciles payroll reports including quarterly Form 941, annual W-2s, and all state and federal tax filings.
• Maintains and audits leave accruals, sick and vacation liability schedules, and other payroll-related records.
• Coordinates with HR and Finance staff to implement new payroll procedures, address employee inquiries, and ensure compliance with IRS, FLSA, and retirement plan regulations.
• Calculates and processes retroactive pay adjustments, and assists with step increases and contract settlements.
• Prepares and submits required payroll-related surveys and reports (e.g., workers' compensation, municipal payroll surveys).
• Supports pension reporting and contributions, prepares pension benefit estimates, and collaborates with the Pension Accountant to reconcile related accounts.

• Summarizes, reconciles, and balances a wide variety official records and accounts, including inter-fund and inter-departmental transactions.
• Reconciles monthly bank and investment statements within established timelines and allocates interest to the appropriate City funds.
• Prepares journal entries, schedules, and reports in support of the annual audit and year-end closing.
• Assists in maintaining capital project accounts, grant accounting, and financial reporting related to debt service and fixed assets.
• Prepares financial statements and correspondence, responding to inquiries and providing information as needed.
• Coordinates City grants, ensuring proper documentation, monitoring, reimbursement requests, and audit compliance.
• Monitors debt service obligations, prepares related journal entries, and maintains amortization schedules.
• Reviews and approves accounts payable postings, performs reconciliations, and functions as a backup for accounts payable and treasury operations when needed.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary detail accounts for special assessments, trust funds, and construction projects.
• Participates in annual budget preparation, entering adjustments and assisting departments with financial projections.
• Prepares or assists with various statistical, financial, and accounting reports requested by management or outside agencies.

• Maintains cash receipt records, reconciles petty cash, and assists with daily deposits when necessary.
• Assists departments with financial or payroll questions, providing technical guidance and customer service consistent with City policies.
• Participates in special projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance fiscal and payroll efficiency.
• Performs related administrative tasks including data entry, filing, document scanning, and records management.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
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