Applications are being accepted for the position of Accountant.

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, and within established policies and procedures, is responsible for performing financial and accounting work for Traverse City Light & Power, which includes Traverse City Light & Power Fiber, (Utility) along with a wide variety of general accounting activities including financial statement and report preparation.

Hourly range is $28.75-$43.11, dependent on education and experience, with a competitive benefits package that includes health, 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance, a 10% employer contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan and a defined benefit pension plan.

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.

Benefits Summary

Job Description

Supervised By:       Chief Financial Officer
Supervises:             None
Status:                   Administrative, Confidential and Technical (ACT)
                                  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.

• Maintain, reconcile, and balance subsidiary accounts and ledgers to the general ledger accounts on an as needed basis.  These include but not limited to:
  • Accounts receivable
  • Fixed assets
  • Other assets
  • Accounts payable
  • Accrued liabilities
  • Long-term accrued liabilities
  • Incentive Programs
• Prepare journal entry support, process the monthly general ledger journal entries, and post the approved journal entries to the financial system.  Assure compliance with established financial/accounting principles.
• Perform monthly work order review of tasks recorded in Elements software, flag tasks that may need to be billed to a different general ledger account number and discuss with individuals to resolve any questions and ensure tasks are coded correctly.
• Review general ledger postings to ensure revenues and expenses are properly allocated to the correct general ledger accounts.
• Review the daily cash posting prepared by the Customer Service Representative and/or Customer Service Specialist to ensure balancing and proper coding of cash received and serve as back-up if needed in those positions.
• Enter cash receipts into BS&A until import from Elements is working properly.  Reconcile monthly cash activities recorded in Elements to BS&A general ledger, 5/3 Bank account and CardConnect. Provide documentation to City of Traverse City accounting.
• Perform the monthly Power Service Cost Recovery calculation for review by the Chief Financial Officer for the variable rate tariff change in the utility billing system.
• Process invoices including but not limited to the monthly credit card transactions, pension invoice, purchase power weekly invoice within the accounts payable software program.
• Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements for internal and external distribution.
• Assist in preparing financial reports required or requested by internal and external customers such as the Attachment O, EIA-412, and 911 fee report to State and County.
• Prepare audit workpapers in preparation of the annual audit and support workpapers for the budget and forecasting process including the forecasting of compensation and benefit costs.
• Prepares the utility’s third-party invoices relating to contractual agreements, work order management jobs, or any other miscellaneous invoices for processing by the City of Traverse City (City) Treasurer’s office.
• Assist with preparation of grant budgeting, monitoring of the general ledger activity relating to the grant and grant reporting.
• Perform special projects and analysis as directed in the finance and accounting areas.
• Perform other duties as required or 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.

• Bachelor'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.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills including spelling and grammar.
• Ability to analyze information, apply logic and interpretation skills to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to critically assess situations, solve problems, and work effectively under stress, within deadlines and changes in work priorities.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics, good judgement and confidentiality of information.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner with customers, employees, vendors, Board members and the public.
• State of Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License.
• In addition to the above-mentioned requirements, this position requires the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language as necessary for the position; the ability to follow written and oral instruction; and be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of their position. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is also required.

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.