Account Clerk II - Accounts Payable

$54,412.80 - $60,715.20 Annually

• Starting Salary: $54,412.80
• After Six Months of Successful Employment: $55,473.60
• After One Year of Successful Employment: $56,451.20
• Maximum salary is achieved after three years of employment.

NOTE: Annual salary adjustments may also occur based on collective bargaining agreements.The employee in this position works in the Accounting Division of the Finance Department. The employee in this position performs duties required to produce the City of Livonia accounts payable check runs and manual checks, which include: auditing edit listings prepared by departments; preparing utility payments and maintaining spreadsheets; preparing workers' compensation payments (greens) and maintaining spreadsheets; printing and maintaining all reports regarding check runs. Additionally, this employee performs duties required to produce Livonia Employees Retirement System, Livonia Police and Fire Revised Plan, and VEBA accounts payable check runs; maintains schedules related to accounts payable check runs; maintains accounts payable check run files; prepares form 1099-misc at yearend; pulls vouchers as needed; prepares cash deposits for water department as needed; assists with record retention; files and maintains the accounts payable voucher files; completes the yearend transfer of prior year accounts payable voucher files to storage and setting up the new year files; and other duties as assigned.By the closing date of this announcement, an applicant must:Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States; andHave a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate; and 

Meet one of the following:Have a minimum of three years of bookkeeping experience or accounting related experience; OR 

At least two semesters of coursework in Business, Finance, or related field or business school training; ORHave an equivalent combination of education and experience; andHave strong mathematic, grammar, and Excel skills with attention to detail; and Be able to effectively communicate in oral and written form with the ability to maintain positive working relationships with associates, supervisors, officials, and the public.NOTE: If an applicant is claiming business coursework to meet qualification #3, they must submit a copy of their college transcripts at the time of application. Original documentation must be submitted at the time of interview.PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTSWritten Test - 60%       Interview - 40%The 15 candidates with the highest passing score on the written test will be invited to interview.  Applicants must pass the written test and interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.Knowledge of:General business concepts such as Finance, Accounting, and OperationsThe principles and practices of accounting and financial systemsSkill in:The use of computers, and related word processing, spreadsheet, and databaseVerbal and written communication skills, and a high level of accuracy in work outputAbility to:Analyze and interpret customer transaction and meter read reports with a strong attention to detailWork collaboratively across departments, stakeholders and external partnersPrepare meaningful, accurate, and concise reportsCopy records precisely, without errorDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, officials, and the general public

NOTE:  At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.

PURPOSE:  The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.

HOW TO APPLY:  Applications can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia. If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:  Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.

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