Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

36th District Court

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Accounting Manager

An At-Will, Exempt Position

REPORTS TO : Chief Financial Officer

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, plans and oversees work within the Fiscal Services Department, and assists in performing accounting, purchasing and record-keeping functions. Assists in the management of the Fiscal Services Department.

Primary RESPONSIBILITIES & Duties :

1. Manages the day-to-day operations of the Fiscal Office through supervision of support staff. Includes assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work, and answering questions from staff.

2. In coordination with the Chief Financial Officer, develops short and long-range operating objectives, organizational structure, and staffing requirements.

3. Maintains the General Ledger, posting the appropriate entries, and follow-up on account activity, as necessary.

4. Reconciles expenditure records with information contained within the City of Detroit’s Oracle ERP System.

5. Prepares and records Payroll Journal Entries into Oracle.

6. Trains, supports, and fills in for all Fiscal Staff when needed.

7. Balances and reconciles various bank accounts monthly. Obtains and reviews bank statements, check registers and deposit records from the various divisions to resolve account discrepancies.

8. Performs special projects, as required.

9. Assists internal Court personnel regarding financial matters.

10. Monitors and records Capital Assets and Controllable Assets, via the Oracle Asset Module.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or a related field of study.

2. Demonstrate a pattern of increased responsibility and knowledge of accounting and financial analysis. Seven (7) or more years of experience in the accounting, finance or business sector.

3. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive, but able to recognize and support the department and organization’s preferences and priorities.

4. Computer skills necessary to effectively demonstrate high proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Oracle experience preferred.

5. Exceptional organizational and written communication skills.

6. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Mental ability to frequently handle pressures related to meeting deadlines, fulfilling scheduling requirements, simultaneous handling of multiple projects and working on projects requiring concentration and attention to detail.

7. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with the public and Court personnel in situations requiring tact and patience.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

1. Normal office environment with little, if any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like.

2. Extended workday beyond 7.5 hours a day. Evening hours, holidays and weekends may be occasionally required, as scheduled.

3. May be required to work at remote locations outside the Court building, traveling by foot or other transportation

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS :

1. Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use a keyboard and video display terminal daily. Hearing to communicate with the Public and Court Staff. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper. Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to fifteen (15) pounds such as files, stacks of papers, reference, and other materials. Moving from place to place within an office. Some reaching for items above and below desk level.

2. Physical ability to frequently sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements and work in confined areas.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Determination of equivalent qualifications is within the sole discretion of Management.

Revised : 11 / 24 / 2025