Bookkeeping Specialist - Part Time
Brighton, Michigan - Part Time

Reports to:                  Utility Director

Hourly Rate:               $26-$31/hr – DOQ

Position Summary:  

The Bookkeeping Specialist reports to the Utility Director and works to perform a variety of administrative and clerical functions relating to Check Processing, General Ledger, Reconciliations, Audit Reports, and Budget Management. The position requires a high degree of accuracy and excellent organizational and computer skills.  This is a part-time position (Approx. 25 hrs/wk) and would require additional availability during peak seasons as required within the department.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are illustrative and not a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

  • Work closely with Utility Director, Utility Technician, and HR/Payroll in all aspects of finances for the Utility Department
  • Use of bookkeeping and accounting skills in BS&A software to manage chart of accounts, reconciliations, worker’s compensation reporting and journal entries;
  • Ability to accurately compare budget to actuals.
  • Work closely with Utility auditors on a regular basis;
  • Gather pertinent information for monthly Board Packets;
  • Excellent work ethic and customer service toward both internal colleagues and residential customers.

Qualifications: 

  • Above average skills in Microsoft Office.  Experience with BS&A and Quickbooks software highly preferred;
  • At least 2-year’s experience as a bookkeeper for small business or government entities with knowledge in accounting, finance or other related fields;
  • Ability to exercise good judgment, take initiative and be resourceful in dealing with the public, elected officials, and other employees;
  • Excellence in attention to detail and problem solving skills;
  • A valid State of Michigan driver’s license;
  • Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

 

Genoa Charter Township is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  

MHOG Sewer and Water is an Authority in Genoa Township located in the heart of Livingston County, Michigan. Lakes and wetlands, rolling hills and meadows, state parks and wildlife all abound in this beautiful community of country living.