The Lansing Board of Water & Light has an opening for a Supervisor, Reports, Property & Accounting, located in Lansing, MI.
Job Type: Exempt
Starting Salary Range: $89,500. - $109,200.
This position is responsible for tracking, monitoring, and executing day-to-day general accounting tasks and activities. The supervisor develops and maintains accounting policies, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statement reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. As a key business partner, the supervisor actively collaborates with all levels of the organization and manages annual financial audit process. This position includes direct supervision of accounting staff and reports directly to the Manager of Accounting, Finance and Planning.
Essential Functions:
- Direct and supervise personnel performing general accounting activities, including property accounting, pension accounting, daily cash reconciliation, general ledger management and financial close.
- Establish internal account numbers, maintain the chart of accounts and internal order structure within company’s ERP system.
- Review and approve accounting transactions, journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, ensure data integrity and proper accounting treatment.
- Lead month-end and year-end closing process.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial statements for the company and its retirement plans.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all financial information, statements, and records.
- Acts as a liaison to internal and external auditors.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
- Research and implement accounting pronouncements issued by various regulatory bodies.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and FERC reporting requirements.
- Maintain key metrics for accounting functions including fixed assets management and process documentation.
- Standardize process and procedures to generate efficiency.
- Lead continuous improvement projects.
- Collaborate with internal parties to support company’s strategic initiatives.
- Provide training and development for new and existing staff as needed.
- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Other duties as directed by the manager.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
