256-1 Sr. Financial Consultant Job at Stafford Gray, Detroit, MI

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  • Stafford Gray
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Description

The Senior Financial Consultant performs analytical, technical, and administrative duties in the financial reporting process specific to general ledger and other financial activities. The position provides detailed and complex analyses related to financial report and records for Wayne County Government. This role performs analytical, technical, and administrative duties in the financial reporting process. The position is responsible for ensuring compliant and accurate financial reporting and records for Wayne County Government. This role has significant responsibility in annual financial audits and budget preparations.

Roles and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities specified below are representative of the range of duties and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the work activities for the work area.

• Participate in finance system implementation projects.

• Perform general accounting activities in the general ledger.

• Reviews, approves and post journal entries.

• Prepare various Prepared by Client Schedules (PBC) s during Audit period.

• Assist with preparation of various PBCs for auditors and with annual audit and closing process.

• Support financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data.

• Work with internal and external auditors in their execution of internal control and financial statement audits.

• Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis.

• Assist in drafting and maintenance of accounting and finance policies.

• Act as a liaison with internal and external auditors in their execution of internal control and financial statement audits.

• Research technical accounting issues and draft memos documenting accounting and disclosure conclusions.

• Apply accounting principles and guidelines to accounting activities.

• Retrieve data from financial reporting systems, analyzing accounts and various reports, and making account adjustments.

• Analyze and interpret financial reports and records to ensure accuracy.

• Support other special projects or initiatives as needed.

• Review and document the process flows if necessary

Requirements

Qualifications

The knowledge, skill, and ability required of a Senior Financial Consultant include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including email, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Internet browser software, including extensive experience in Microsoft Excel.

• Advanced knowledge of standardized bookkeeping processes, accounting terminology, and generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP), accounting techniques, and other financial rules and regulations.

• Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives.

• Ability to think critically and flexibly respond to changing requirements.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, directors, program, and support staff in a government environment.

• Proven ability to communicate well verbally and in writing to many teams to effectively compile, monitor and report financial information.

• Strong cultural competency with the ability to work effectively in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple perspectives, and competing needs.

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently with minimal direction.

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