Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP) is a municipally owned electric and telecom utility serving approximately 13,000 electric and 1,000 fiber customers. With a team of 55 dedicated employees, TCLP is committed to delivering reliable, innovative, and community-focused services to the residents and businesses of Traverse City.

Position Overview
TCLP is seeking a part-time Accounting Clerk to work 15-20 hours per week performing a variety of general accounting activities including reconciliations and report preparation. 

Hourly Rate is dependent on education and experience.

Submission deadline: April 3, 2026

Employees shall maintain a permanent and bona fide residence in a location that allows for a response time to the Service Center within no more than 60 minutes under normal driving circumstances within 6 months of employment.

TCL&P is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
A diverse team makes a strong team. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable workforce that mirrors the community and world that we serve. TCL&P encourages people from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Description

Supervised By:       Chief Financial Officer
Supervises:              None
Status:                      Part-Time
                                   Non-Exempt

Essential Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions.  These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Process and review invoices for Energy Optimization Program rebates, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation prior to payment.
• Verify rebate eligibility, supporting materials, and required approvals in accordance with program guidelines.
• Reconcile payroll hours from the payroll system to the work order system, ensuring labor hours are accurately allocated.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between payroll records and project or work order charges.
• Perform checks on the equipment cost allocated through the work order system.
• Perform routine reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts and prepare supporting schedules.
• Identify, research, and correct variances or unusual transactions in miscellaneous accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Communicate with internal departments to obtain information needed to resolve accounting issues.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance team.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; or equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• Minimum of two years’ experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of mathematical and accounting principles and practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, specifically excel and word.
• Proficient with the use of a personal computer to prepare reports, maintain records, search for and compile data.
• Proficient in the use of 10-key calculator.
• Thorough knowledge of office practices, systems, procedures and equipment, including but not limited to adding machines, photocopiers, multi-line phone systems, e-mail and internet.
• Ability to be detail oriented, work independently, stay organized, manage and monitor multiple tasks/projects, and produce deliverables timely.
• Ability to analyze information, apply logic and interpretation skills to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics, good judgement and confidentiality of information.
• In addition to the above‑mentioned requirements, this position requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to the extent necessary to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job; the ability to follow written and oral instructions; and the ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone, read regular and small print, view and produce written and electronic documents and enter data on a computer keyboard with repetitive keystrokes. The employee must be mobile in an office setting, stand, sit, stoop and kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items of light weight.

The typical work environment of this job is a business office setting where the noise level is quiet and sometimes moderate.