Accountant I - City of Auburn Hills

Accountant I

Company Overview: The City of Auburn Hills is a distinguished leader in southeast Michigan, known not only for its high-technology parks but also for having world-renowned retail, entertainment, and manufacturing. Home to more than 26,000 residents, it also serves as Michigan's global business address, with international corporations from 32 countries, including many world and North American headquarters. Auburn Hills' residents enjoy the amenities of city and suburban living with parks, a revitalized downtown district, and a welcoming city complex with a library and community center. Additionally, the city has four colleges and universities, and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, one of the state's largest destination shopping centers, providing a variety of cultural, social and educational opportunities to residents, workers, and visitors.

At Auburn Hills, we value attentive service, diversity, excellence, fiscal responsibility, humility, and safety. Our mission is to be stewards for the community through a connected, transparent and efficient government in hopes that we can cultivate the heart of a small town that operates with the excellence of a world class city.

General Purpose: Performs advanced and complex technical and administrative accounting work.

Preferred Qualifications:

(A) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting (preferred) or, finance, or business administration
(B) Two years of progressively more responsible financial accounting work, governmental accounting experience preferred or any equivalent combination of education and experience; an associate degree with adequate experience is also desirable
(C) Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices (governmental preferred); knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems; working knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications; knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning; working knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions; knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting systems, GAAFR, GAAP and GASB
(D) Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports; ability to maintain efficient and effective
financial systems and procedures; ability to accurately account for city funds

Salary: $62,557.00 - $71,940.00 depending on qualifications effective January 1, 2024. Click hereto review our summary of benefits.

Questions regarding the position should be referred to the Human Resources Department by email at humanresources@auburnhills.org. In an effort to improve the overall health of our workforce, the City of Auburn Hills adopted a policy against hiring tobacco users. All applicants are subject to a nicotine test in the final step of the hiring process. Those who test positive for nicotine from tobacco use may reapply for employment after six months. The City of Auburn Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).