Outsourced Accounting Consultant - Public Sector

Responsibilities

• Providing financial staffing and related consulting support to municipalities.
• Assisting municipal clients with accounting and finance functions including bank reconciliations, budget development, financial close reporting, and preparation for annual audit.
• Drafting financial reports, including periodic budget-to-actual schedules and annual financial statements with related disclosures.
• Verifying, allocating, and posting details of municipality transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files derived from documents such as bank statements, invoices, receipts, and check stubs.
• Compiling and analyzing 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.
• Analyzing financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and equity, and preparing balance sheets, statements of revenues and expenditures, and other reports summarizing current and projected financial positions.
• Collaborating with other consultants and clients for continuous improvement recommendations.
• Supervising and training junior staff members.
• Providing training and development opportunities for professional, personal, and technical growth.

• General understanding of GASB and government fund accounting, client 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 a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; minimum auto‑insurance coverage required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or Master’s degree in accounting, business, or a similar field preferred.
• Qualified individuals must reside in or near the Metro Detroit area or be willing to relocate for this opportunity; the 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.
• Flexible Time Off and various predetermined holidays.
• 401(k) plan and flexible benefit plans.
• Business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement.
• Pension plan available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff.
• Discretionary bonus plan available for eligible staff.
• Option for contingent staff to elect health insurance.

Compensation range: $32.00–$48.82 per hour across CO, IL, OH, and MA.

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.