Accounting Assistant - Budget

Duties

• Provide all road and signal project cost documents to billing accountants and update project excel sheets.
• Complete department budget appropriation transfers and assist with Road Project transfers.
• Update and assemble budget books, budget forms, and wage spreadsheets.
• Create monthly MDOT construction billing backup for project accountants.
• Open road and signal project work orders in ledger.
• Update road and signal excel subledger of revenue entries and balance sheet ledger entries.
• Update the construction contract status report monthly for year-end audit.
• Distribute payables check register weekly.
• File all vendor invoices.
• Assist with other accounting assistant functions, such as accounts receivable / payables as needed.
• Provide reception desk relief and performs various other functions as assigned.
  
• Must perform duties in a professional and courteous manner to promote a positive image of the Road Commission for Oakland County.
• Regular and predictable onsite job attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Requires a daily schedule that supports RCOC hours of operation.
  

Special Experience/Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent with specialized training in basic accounting procedures and clerical skills is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of accounting and clerical experience is required, with three (3) years preferred.
• High level of Microsoft Word, Excel, and computer application experience and knowledge is required.
  
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver’s license.
  

Disclosure

This position is within a bargaining unit and the individual that holds this position is subject to the terms and conditions of the existing collective bargaining agreement.

Disclaimer

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a Valid Driver's License.
• Attractive benefits package.
• EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace