Starting Annual Salary: $66,739 – $83,423*

*Depending On Qualifications, with annual performance-based merit increase program

First Review of Applications: Monday, November 18th, 2024 (open until filled)

Role and Responsibilities

SEMCOG is seeking an experienced Accountant III to join our Finance team. Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Accountant III will perform a wide variety of accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, and review of financial records. Provides technical guidance to Accountant levels I or II by leading processes of accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable to aid in the closure of the monthly cycle. Reconciles and closes the month-end cycle, allocates and reconciles pooled costs to direct projects, and prepares grant billing for submission. Provides accounting support for both SEMCOG and partner organization Metropolitan Affairs Coalition.

The successful candidate will have well-developed project accounting, organization, and time management skills, be detailed, self-motivated, capable of working on multiple tasks with competing deadlines, maintain confidentiality of employee and organization information, and work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of staff. This position offers professional development opportunities.

Experience and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

· Five (5) to seven (7) years of government, non-profit, or council of governments accounting experience.

· Knowledge of basic Accounting and Bookkeeping principles and practices, payroll tax laws, federal grant requirements, and auditing standards. Strong quantitative skills and capacity to prepare, interpret, and analyze complex data.

· Working knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, including applicable software (Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

· Effective written and verbal skills, and ability to understand and carry out verbal and written directions.

· Support and promote a strong internal culture based on SEMCOG core values and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

SEMCOG reserves the right to waive any of the minimum qualifications for applicants whose general or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position or lead SEMCOG to believe that the applicant is capable of performing the assigned duties and fulfilling the assigned responsibilities.

To Apply: Complete and submit employment application found at https://semcog.org/careers.

Total Compensation Estimate = $130,060*

In addition to annual base salary, SEMCOG offers a valuable mix of health and fringe benefits! Here’s an estimate of Total Compensation, including salary and benefits, for the Accountant III position. On average, employee benefits account for 41% of Total Compensation.

• Flex time (Core work hours: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm)
• Hybrid Work Environment (State of Michigan residency required)
• Ten paid holidays and 25.5 accrued PTO days annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, FSA/Dependent Care, Life/AD&D, Short- and Long-term Disability benefits eligibility upon hire
• Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, and 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement benefits
• Tuition Assistance program
• Transit or parking assistance when working onsite

About SEMCOG

SEMCOG is a voluntary association of local governments fostering cooperative efforts in order to move the region forward. Since its inception in 1968, SEMCOG has acted as a regional planning partner with local governments in the seven-county Southeast Michigan region, which is made up of Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties. Membership is open to all counties, cities, villages, townships, intermediate school districts, and community colleges.

SEMCOG is committed to building a staff team that represents the rich diversity of the Southeast Michigan region. As a result, we place an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work, as well as our internal culture. SEMCOG’s core values below are the basis of our workplace culture and how we perform our work.

• Visionary – We work holistically, inspiring innovative regional and local solution.
• Collaborative and Inclusive – We are respectful, approachable, and embrace different perspectives to meet the diverse needs of our region.
• Strategic – We are intentional, yet flexible in order to leverage opportunities
• Integrity – We are committed to the ethical and honest stewardship of our fiscal, natural, and built resources.
• Knowledgeable – We strive for excellence through sound data and research and continuous learning, ensuring we are a credible and influential voice for Southeast Michigan
• SEMCOG promotes a positive, fun, flexible, and inclusive workplace that encourages staff to celebrate what makes them unique while learning about the things that they share. We accomplish by asking questions engaging in areas of work that are aligned with our interests. SEMCOG understands the importance of work/life balance, offering the flexibility our staff needs to accommodate their personal needs. SEMCOG values the importance of continuing education and encourages staff to seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Acquiring Talent

SEMCOG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. SEMCOG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees, applicants, or any other covered persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.