Public Sector Accounting Specialist III

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Michigan - Muskegon (Rehmann Office) posted on:
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R-100167
** Your Passion. Your Purpose.
** If you’re here, you’re looking for something more. More opportunity, more impact, more purpose. At Rehmann, each and every one of our associates plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s success. When you join our team, you can count on exceptional support, encouragement, and guidance from your colleagues and from leadership.

No matter where you want to go in your career, Rehmann can help you get there. Whether you’re in the early stages of your professional journey or you’re further down your path, we’re focused on helping you achieve your goals – whatever they may be. When you join Rehmann, you are part of a culture that Puts People First and aims to help everyone reach their fullest potential.

Let us show you all the ways we can Empower Your Purpose.

To learn more about Rehmann, visit:
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* Job Description:

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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Provides routine and more complex accounting services for clients, which include more complex organizations.  + Reconciles client bank account statements.  + Prepares journal entries, with only limited supervision.  + Updates depreciation and amortization schedules for loans, purchases, and disposals of equipment.  + Prepares compiled financial statements.  + Prepares client-specific reports.
* Provides accounts payable services for clients.  + Enters bills into accounting system.  + Process bills for payment, preparing checks for signature and distribution.
* Provides payroll support to clients using appropriate software program.  + Inputs payroll change information (new employees, deductions, etc.) into payroll program.  + Collects timesheets and keys in hours worked information.  + Prepares paychecks for signature and distribution.
* Interacts with clients on a more general basis.  + Possesses basic knowledge of the client and its industry.  + Builds business relationships with staff at peer level.  + Identifies problems that arise during work and proposes solutions.
* Additional Responsibilities  + Able to prioritize work and manage time; uses unassigned time to assist practice.  + Ability to adhere to project budgets, timelines, and clients’ expectations.  + Demonstrates pattern of positive interactions with other associates.  + Demonstrates professional image, maturity, self-confidence, and positive attitudes.  + Demonstrates ethical behavior in accordance with professional standards.  + Has an acceptable coverage ratio.
** Your Desired Experiences, Education &

Skills:

*** Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel sufficient to prepare correspondence and prepare reports and financial statements.
* Possesses a thorough grounding in bookkeeping practices.
* Is able to complete and enter non-routine journal entries/transactions with only limited direction and assistance.
* Is proficient in the use of appropriate accounting software programs.
* Is proficient in the use of appropriate payroll software programs.
* Ability to produce and understand basic financial statements to the degree that unreasonable errors could be identified.
* Articulate in speech; communicates in a clear, fact-based manner.
* Effective writer.
* Asks concise, targeted questions in order to fulfill objectives and task completion.
* Ensures other associates, supervisors, and clients are informed of progress and significant project developments.
* Demonstrates ability to handle client communications in a discrete and confidential manner.

We Put People First in all that we do. Our associates are our greatest assets and we provide programs and benefits that encourage growth and development and align with their needs and goals. This includes benefits focused on physical and mental health, paid time off for volunteering and diversity-related activities, flexible work arrangements, and more.

When you join Rehmann, you become part of a firm dedicated to helping Empower Your Purpose, whatever it may be.

Rehmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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