Account Clerk III - Accounting

Salary: $56,867.20 - $63,398.40 Annually Location : City of Livonia, MI Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: 1259 o.c. Department: Finance Opening Date: 02/19/2026 Closing Date: 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY INFORMATION $56,867.20 - $63,398.40 Annually Starting Salary: $56,867.20 After Six Months of Successful Employment: $57,928.00 After One Year of Successful Employment: $58,968.00 Maximum salary is achieved after three years of employment. NOTE: Annual salary adjustments may also occur based on collective bargaining agreements. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Accounts Receivable Account Clerk III is a senior clerk in the Accounting Division working under the guidance of the Director of Finance, the Chief Accountant, and the General Ledger Accountant II. This position supports the General Ledger Accountant II in reconciling accounts; providing audit support; handling small claims; and researching variable transaction issues. Responsibilities include issuing invoices; processing payments; maintaining records; and addressing residents questions or concerns about false alarms, ambulance billing, and miscellaneous City of Livonia billing. This position manages contracts related to accounts receivable; notifies departments of upcoming contract renewals; and organizes the city's yearly escheat project. Additionally, this position will serve as a backup for the Revenue Collections Account Clerk III in bank reconciliation for all City accounts, including researching and resolving banking issues as they arise. Examples of duties and responsibilities include: Coordinates, researches, and analyzes accounting transactions for accuracy and integrity of the financial records Reconciles, or assists in reconciling accounts, and prepares journal entries Maintains and updates record retention records Performs additional duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS By the closing date of this announcement, an applicant must: Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and Have a high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificate; and Meet one of the following: Have had a minimum of five years of full-time paid bookkeeping or accounting-related experience, including experience; OR Have at last four semesters of coursework in Business, Finance, or related business school training; OR Have an equivalent combination of education and experience; and Have strong mathematic, grammar, and Microsoft Excel skills with attention to detail; and Be able to effectively communicate in oral and written form with the ability to maintain positive working relationships with associates, supervisors, officials, and the public. NOTE: If an applicant is claiming business coursework to meet qualification #3, they must submit a copy of their college transcripts at the time of application. Original documentation must be submitted at the time of interview. PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS Written Test - 40% Interview - 60% The 15 candidates with the highest passing score on the written test will be invited to interview. Applicants must pass the written test and interview in order to be placed on the eligible list. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: General business concepts such as Finance, Accounting, and Operations Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and financial systems Accounting and spreadsheet software Skill in: Written and verbal communication Ability to: Produce a high level of accuracy in work output Analyze and interpret financial data with a strong attention to detail Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and projects at the same time Use personal computers and related word processing, spreadsheet, and database software Work collaboratively with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to achieve organizational objectives Read and interpret documents Write routine reports and correspondence Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or verbal form Deal with problems that require investigative and analytical ability Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, officials, and the general public 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 of the application 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 three personal business days each year. There are thirteen paid holidays each calendar year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 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 three Community Blue PPO 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 12% 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 $90 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 $100 clothing voucher each fiscal year to purchase departmental-approved clothing. 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 Please select from the following regarding your experience. I have had a minimum of five years of full-time paid bookkeeping or accounting-related experience. I have at least four semesters of coursework in Business, Finance, or related business school training. I have an equivalent combination of education and experience. None of the above. 02 If you selected "I have at least four semesters of coursework in Business, Finance, or related field or business school training" as a response for question #1, did you attach the required transcripts to show this coursework? Yes No N/A - I did not select this as a response to question #1. 03 Do you have strong mathematical, grammar, and Microsoft Excel skills with attention to detail? Yes No 04 Can you effectively communicate in oral and written form with the ability to maintain positive working relationships with associates, supervisors, officials, and the public? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04