Salary: $75,441.60 - $88,150.40 Annually
Location : City Hall, City of Livonia, MI
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 1278 o.c.
Department: Accounting
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

SALARY INFORMATION
$75,441.60 - 88,150.40 Annually

• Starting Salary: $75,441.60
• After Six Months of Successful Employment: $76,980.80
• After One Year of Successful Employment: $78,520.00
• Maximum salary is achieved after four successful years of employment

NOTE: Annual salary adjustments may also occur, based on collective bargaining agreements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The General Ledger Accountant II will perform various complex accounting and administrative functions under the guidance of the Director of Finance and the Chief Accountant. Assigned tasks and responsibilities include financial planning, monthly and annual close processes, account reconciliations (e.g., cash, prepaid, accruals and fixed assets), audit preparation, and special projects. Coordinate, research, and analyze accounting transactions for accuracy and integrity of financial records. Track and manage bond debt payments. Maintain Log-Term Debt schedule. Oversee weekly A/P check process. Analyze and report budget variances and assist with fund management. Perform supervisory and functional duties related to funds, reports and processes of the accounting division, oversee A/R, A/P, and Investments, which include a staff of four employees. This role requires attention to detail, analytical thinking, effective communication and strong technical accounting skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS
By closing date of this announcement, applicants must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
2. Have a bachelor's degree in accounting of finance, or a closely related degree, from an accredited college or university; and
3. Have a minimum of two-years progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, private organization, or bookkeeping; and
4. Be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with experience utilizing computerized financial and accounting software; and
5. Must perform job functions accurately, confidentially, and in an organized manner; and
6. Must have good oral and written communication skills and be able to do so with minimal supervision

PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTSP

Written Test - 60% Interview - 40%

NOTE: Up to 12 applicants who score highest on the written and performance tests will be invited to interview. The required minimum typing speed is 45 words per minute.

NOTE: Candidates must pass the written test, performance test, and interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• Accounting practices and procedures

Skill in:

• Preparing monthly journal entries
• Recording and maintaining fixed assets records
• Preparing year-end audit schedules

Ability to:

• Apply computer technology to Accounting
• Solve problems independently

NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new, regular employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings. The benefits listed below are for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for benefits but the amount of benefit will differ from what is listed below.

PAID TIME OFF
Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. New employees accrue vacation and sick time at a rate of eight hours per month. Upon completion of the six-month probationary period, employees are also entitled to four personal business days each year.

There are fourteen paid holidays each calendar year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.

MEDICAL BENEFITS
Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An employee has the choice between four plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

The City also allows full-time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City's medical coverage and receive $1,000 per year (paid monthly) in lieu of coverage.

DENTAL & VISION
Dental and vision insurance are also available for regular employees through Delta Dental and EyeMed, respectively. The employee pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for these insurances the first of the month following employment.

LIFE INSURANCE
The City covers the premium of a Life Insurance policy in the amount of one times the annual base salary plus $2,000.00 for full-time employees. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The City offers a Defined Contribution (401a) plan which is currently administered by Empower Retirement. Employees contribute 4.5% with a contribution rate of 13% from the City. Contributions for new employees begin six months from the date of hire. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.

Employees who wish to contribute more than 4.5% can open a Deferred Compensation (457) plan which is also administered by Empower Retirement.

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The Employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $100 per paycheck to this Plan. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.

CLOTHING VOUCHER
Each regular, general employee who does not otherwise receive a clothing allowance and has completed the six-month probationary period is eligible for a $125 clothing voucher each fiscal year to purchase departmental-approved clothing.

JACK E. KIRKSEY RECREATION CENTER MEMBERSHIP
All regular employees are eligible for a complimentary membership to the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center. Employees may also pay the difference in cost to upgrade their membership to add additional members of their household.

VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees are eligible to enroll in the City's voluntary supplemental benefit program which offers accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage along with, identity theft protection and legal assistance.
01

Do you have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a closely related degree, from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of two-years progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, private organization, or bookkeeping?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with experience utilizing computerized financial and accounting software?

• Yes
• No

Required Question