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Lansing Board of Water & Light Financial Accountant I - III in Lansing, Michigan
The Lansing Board of Water & Light has an opening for a* Financial Accountant I -- III* in Lansing, MI.
Job Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $65,300 - $90,100 FA I / $72,500 - $101,600 FA II / $80,600 - $114,400 FA III
Position Summary:
Responsible for one or more areas of financial accounting and reporting for the BWL and related entities. Maintains accounting records, supporting schedules and reconciliations, analyzes financial information, and prepares a variety of financial reports.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares, enters, and posts journal entries to the general ledger.
- Prepares monthly account reconciliations for select accounts.
- Performs bank reconciliations.
- Assists with record retention activities, including attachment of JV documents in SAP.
- Tracks and reports on balanced scorecard measures.
- Assists with creation and closure of work orders, asset disposals, miscellaneous projects, and uploading documents to OnBase.
- Assists with year-end audit tasks. Processes petty cash reimbursement requests.
- Provides backup support for other employees within the department, and assists other areas in the Accounting, Finance and Planning Department during high work volume periods.
- Follows and enforces the BWL Safety Manual and wears personal protective equipment as required.
- Attends training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
- Other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
About BWL: The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location: Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan's shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.