Account Clerk III - Accounting

$56,867.20 - $63,398.40 Annually

* Starting Salary: $56,867.20

* After Six Months of Successful Employment: $57,928.00

* After One Year of Successful Employment: $58,968.00

* Maximum salary is achieved after three years of employment.

NOTE:

Annual salary adjustments may also occur based on collective bargaining agreements.

The Accounts Receivable Account Clerk III is a senior clerk in the Accounting Division working under the guidance of the Director of Finance, the Chief Accountant, and the General Ledger Accountant II.

This position supports the General Ledger Accountant II in reconciling accounts; providing audit support; handling small claims; and researching variable transaction issues. Responsibilities include issuing invoices; processing payments; maintaining records; and addressing residents questions or concerns about false alarms, ambulance billing, and miscellaneous City of Livonia billing. This position manages contracts related to accounts receivable; notifies departments of upcoming contract renewals;

and organizes the city's yearly escheat project. Additionally, this position will serve as a backup for the Revenue Collections Account Clerk III in bank reconciliation for all City accounts, including researching and resolving banking issues as they arise.

Examples of duties and responsibilities include:

* Coordinates, researches, and analyzes accounting transactions for accuracy and integrity of the financial records

* Reconciles, or assists in reconciling accounts, and prepares journal entries

* Maintains and updates record retention records

* Performs additional duties as assigned

By the closing date of this announcement, an applicant must:

* Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and

* Have a high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificate; and

* Meet one of the following:

* Have had a minimum of five years of full-time paid bookkeeping or accounting-related experience, including experience; OR

* Have at last four semesters of coursework in Business, Finance, or related business school training; OR

* Have an equivalent combination of education and experience; and

* Have strong mathematic, grammar, and Microsoft Excel skills with attention to detail; and

* Be able to effectively communicate in oral and written form with the ability to maintain positive working relationships with associates, supervisors, officials, and the public.

NOTE:

If an applicant is claiming business coursework to meet qualification #3, they must submit a copy of their college transcripts at the time of application. Original documentation must be submitted at the time of interview.

PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS

Written Test - 40%       Interview - 60%

The 15 candidates with the highest passing score on the written test will be invited to interview. Applicants must pass the written test and interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Knowledge of:

* General business concepts such as Finance, Accounting, and Operations

* Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and financial systems

* Accounting and spreadsheet software

Skill in:

* Written and verbal communication

Ability to:

* Produce a high level of accuracy in work output

* Analyze and interpret financial data with a strong attention to detail

* Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and projects at the same time

* Use personal computers and related word processing, spreadsheet, and database software

* Work collaboratively with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to achieve organizational objectives

* Read and interpret documents

* Write routine reports and correspondence

* Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages

* Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or verbal form

* Deal with problems that require investigative and analytical ability

* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, officials, and the general public

NOTE:

At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications can be completed anytime online at  If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration.

Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:  Appointees must…