Accountant IV
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Accountant IV
Salary
$69,954.00 - $91,749.00 Annually
Location
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
202501FIN13201004MGH
Department
Off Chf Financial Officer
Opening Date
09/12/2025
Bargaining Unit
7100-Senior Accountants Analysts and Appraisers As
Description
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Description
The Accountant class performs professional accounting work requiring application of accounting theories,
concepts, principles, and standards. Accountants in this class complete or oversee a variety of
professional assignments involving the design, maintenance, and implementation of accounting systems,
the systematic classification and assessment of accounting data, and the preparation of related managerial
and financial reports. Accountants in this class are responsible for accounting tasks involved in preparing,
analyzing, interpreting and presenting accounting data; operating, maintaining, and modifying accounting
systems; using accounting information to recommend solutions to management problems and structuring
of organization programs; managing, operating, and analyzing cost accounting systems in relation to
business activities, and designing, implementing, and assessing internal control processes and systems.
Examples of Duties
Performs complex accounting functions consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP), standardized bookkeeping processes, accounting terminology, accounting
techniques, and other financial rules and regulations
Researches, analyzes, and implements accounting rules and regulations as stipulated by
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) or other regulatory agencies
Conducts searches and complex examinations of budget and financial records to provide factual
data on the amount and @type of funds available for submission to others within the employing
entity who will use the data to prepare budget estimates and reprogramming actions
Prepares, examines, or analyzes accounting records, financial statements, or other financial
reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
Independently conducts the complete range of tax examinations and related investigations of a
broad range of business taxpayers such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, fiduciaries, and
sizable corporations
Maintains ledger and computer systems required to conduct payroll and financial reporting
Assists in the preparation of the Consolidated Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
Provides experience in using the specific procedures of automated systems to find, review, or
change accounting data in transaction files, ledgers, accounts, summary reports, and financial
statements
Designs new and changing system and program environments due to new laws, regulations, and
standards
Resolves issues where governing laws and regulations are highly interpretive and/or precedents
are non-existent, obscure or conflicting
Develops new systems for tax examination, tax management control, and tax documentation
systems
Develops and applies unique or extensive probing and analysis techniques and methods
Identifies accounting problems such as inadequate maintenance of fund controls, inaccurate
records and reports, improper methods for document control, and lack of documentary evidence
to support performance of regulatory reconciliations
Posts journal entries, reconciles dates, and manages inter-agency billings and transfers required to
support financial reporting
Checks data and compares reports or transactions to source documents, or authorizations against
transactions to ensure their acceptability for further processing
Drafts simple instructions to describe internal accounting procedures for a procedures manual
Assists in executing portions of an audit plan that tracks process flow, verifies reported data, or
assures that functional operating instructions generate desired results
Reports to management regarding the finances of establishment
Performs grant management, monitoring and administrative duties and activities (e.g. financial,
set-up, post-award, closeout, etc.) to ensure timely expenditures and reimbursement, and
regulatory and audit compliance
Compiles centrally requested cost reports and reports of variance from standards. Develops
reports comparing actual results to plans and budgets
Serves as an expert or authority in some aspect of accounting or in the application of accounting
to some mission-related program(s)
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
For entry into the Accountant position, no work experience is required; however, the minimum education
requirements must be met. One year of professional experience performing or auditing the systematic
classification and evaluation of accounting data and the preparation of related financial and managerial
reports is preferred but not required. Accountants must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word
processing and spreadsheet functions.
For selection, to an Accountant level II or higher, in addition to the minimum education requirements,
more progressive levels of experience are required based on the following:
Accountant IV - at least four (4) years of experience
For Accountant IV, the Accountant must have two (2) years of verifiable experience leading teams or
providing instructions to subordinate staff. Grant accounting experience is required.
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience, & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 09/10/2025
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
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Copy OF [Indicate the number of years of experience you possess involving the systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of grants or other financial data. PLEASE NOTE: YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MUST BE REFLECTED IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THE APPLICATION.]
1-2 years of experience
2-3 years of experience
4-5 years of experience
6-7 years of experience
7 or more years
none
02
Describe your professional experience and hands-on responsibility related to grant fiscal support, accounting, public budgeting, and/or finance?
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Do you possess a minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in managing government administration, budgeting, and program analysis, preferably with local, state or federal government agencies?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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