Outsourced Accounting Consultant - Public Sector
Plante Moran, Lansing, MI, United States
Responsibilities
Providing financial staffing and related consulting support to municipalities.
Assisting municipal clients with accounting and finance functions including bank reconciliations, budget development, financial close reporting, and preparation for annual audit.
Drafting financial reports, including periodic budget-to-actual schedules and annual financial statements with related disclosures.
Verifying, allocating, and posting details of municipality transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files derived from documents such as bank statements, invoices, receipts, and check stubs.
Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accounts such as general ledger accounts, documenting municipal transactions.
Working independently or in teams to improve client accounting operations, including drafting policies and procedures.
Analyzing financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and equity, and preparing balance sheets, statements of revenues and expenditures, and other reports summarizing current and projected financial positions.
Collaborating with other consultants and clients for continuous improvement recommendations.
Supervising and training junior staff members.
Providing training and development opportunities for professional, personal, and technical growth.
Qualifications
General understanding of GASB and government fund accounting, client business systems, and industry requirements.
2+ years’ experience creating and using financial reports in a professional service firm (public accounting), government, or school district.
Technology skills including proficiency with various financial accounting systems and Excel.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; minimum auto‑insurance coverage required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or a related field required.
CPA or Master’s degree in accounting, business, or a similar field preferred.
Qualified individuals must reside in or near the Metro Detroit area or be willing to relocate for this opportunity; the position requires up to 90% local and/or regional travel to client sites.
Ability for limited overnight travel preferred but not required.
This is a non‑exempt position and is eligible for overtime for hours that exceed the standard 40‑hour work week.
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Flexible Time Off and various predetermined holidays.
401(k) plan and flexible benefit plans.
Business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement.
Pension plan available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff.
Discretionary bonus plan available for eligible staff.
Option for contingent staff to elect health insurance.
Compensation range: $32.00–$48.82 per hour across CO, IL, OH, and MA.
Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Providing financial staffing and related consulting support to municipalities.
Assisting municipal clients with accounting and finance functions including bank reconciliations, budget development, financial close reporting, and preparation for annual audit.
Drafting financial reports, including periodic budget-to-actual schedules and annual financial statements with related disclosures.
Verifying, allocating, and posting details of municipality transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files derived from documents such as bank statements, invoices, receipts, and check stubs.
Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accounts such as general ledger accounts, documenting municipal transactions.
Working independently or in teams to improve client accounting operations, including drafting policies and procedures.
Analyzing financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and equity, and preparing balance sheets, statements of revenues and expenditures, and other reports summarizing current and projected financial positions.
Collaborating with other consultants and clients for continuous improvement recommendations.
Supervising and training junior staff members.
Providing training and development opportunities for professional, personal, and technical growth.
Qualifications
General understanding of GASB and government fund accounting, client business systems, and industry requirements.
2+ years’ experience creating and using financial reports in a professional service firm (public accounting), government, or school district.
Technology skills including proficiency with various financial accounting systems and Excel.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; minimum auto‑insurance coverage required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or a related field required.
CPA or Master’s degree in accounting, business, or a similar field preferred.
Qualified individuals must reside in or near the Metro Detroit area or be willing to relocate for this opportunity; the position requires up to 90% local and/or regional travel to client sites.
Ability for limited overnight travel preferred but not required.
This is a non‑exempt position and is eligible for overtime for hours that exceed the standard 40‑hour work week.
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Flexible Time Off and various predetermined holidays.
401(k) plan and flexible benefit plans.
Business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement.
Pension plan available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff.
Discretionary bonus plan available for eligible staff.
Option for contingent staff to elect health insurance.
Compensation range: $32.00–$48.82 per hour across CO, IL, OH, and MA.
Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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