Assistant to Comptroller / Human Resources Director

Position: Assistant to Comptroller / Human Resources Director
Posting Date: November 19, 2024
Closing Date: Until Position Filled
Assignment: Lansing Office
Salary Range: $62,500 (Exempt Position)
 

JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant to Comptroller/HR assists with management of accounting, auditing, budgeting, and human resources management. The Assistant to Comptroller/HR shall report directly to the Comptroller, receive administrative direction in coordination with the Executive Director in accordance with the AFSCME Financial Standards Code, AFSCME International and Committee Constitutions, and all other legal requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Works to reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Assist Comptroller with all accounts in the name of the Committee including all other documents and
papers pertaining to the financial affairs of the Committee.
• In the name of the Committee, monitors all funds to the Committee’s possession in a bank or banks
approved by the Comptroller and insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
• Ensure that funds deposited in the Committee’s accounts shall be withdrawn only as approved by the
Comptroller.
• Oversee the processing of checks for the payment of liabilities of the Committee which have been
approved in writing by authorized persons and which are for the purposes authorized by the Comptroller.
• At the Comptrollers direction, provide any information, or prepare any reports necessary for the Executive Director to fulfill the functions of that office.
• Immediately report to the Comptroller any expenditure that may have been without proper authorization.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions entering data into accounting software.
• File and retrieve confidential documents, records, and prepare reports as needed.
• Analyzing general ledger accounts.
• Monitor authorized users credit card statements.
• Oversee employee payroll changes and adjustments.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Assist with audits.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Assist Comptroller of direct reports.
• Delegates accounting tasks to junior accounting staff.
• May supervise the Accounting Department staff in the absence of the Comptroller.
• Acts as a liaison between employee and management to answer questions or concerns regarding
organizational policies, practices and regulations.
• Assist in developing general policies and procedures relating to employee relations.
• Assist in the investigation of employee complaints, or incidents involving possible employee
misconduct.
• Assist with all recruiting and employee relations processes.
• Assist with disability claims processing.
• Assist with new employee orientations.
• Participate as an executive team member and advised on all human resources levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:
• The Assistant to Comptroller/HR shall have no less than an associate’s degree in accounting, finance,
banking, or other finance related area of study, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in handling
financial affairs of similar organizations to the Committee.
• Tact and professionalism handling confidential information and addressing employee concerns.
• Experience in consolidated financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience with accounting software products such as Paycom, ADP, Great Plains, Sage Intacct,
Microsoft Office suite with emphasis on Excel proficiency.
• Must be trustworthy, have effective communication and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail and deadline oriented.
• Ability to weigh and consider facts, evidence, testimony fairly and objectively.
• Ability to manage diverse human, financial and physical resources in a changing and multifaceted
environment with diverse, complex, and sensitive issues.
• A team player.
• Must be able to work extended hours on occasion when required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Occasional instate travel when required.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Must be able to work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related
office equipment.
• Position requires continual mental concentration and specific attention to detail.
• May be required to reach, bend, stoop, and handle objects with hands and/or fingers, talk and/or
hear, and see.
• Position requires light to moderate work with 20 (twenty) pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
 

TO APPLY: Submit Cover letter and Resume to:
Kfloyd@miafscme.org
or
AFSCME Michigan 925
ATTN: Kimberly Floyd, Human Resources
826 Municipal Way
Lansing, MI 48917