Accounting Specialist II
Department: Finance
Department Head: Jodi Yenchar, Finance Director
Date Posted: 05/19/2026
Date Closing: 06/07/2026
Wage: $24.81-$30.69 per hour
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of
Wyoming is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist II with strong
communication and customer focused skills. This position will play a pivotal
role within the department and the City by administering retiree pension
payments and essential benefit programs.
In this role, you
will provide support and build relationships with staff, retirees, and their
beneficiaries and gain a deep understanding of the defined benefit plan and the
operations throughout the City.
Key responsibilities
include:
- Prepare monthly
pension payroll, including related tax and benefit payments
- Respond to
inquiries (phone, email, and in person) from retirees, beneficiaries, and
active employees
- Prepare pension
estimates for active employees and support their transition into retirement
- Provide support to
the Retirement Board in overseeing the defined benefit plan trusts
- Coordinate with
the City’s actuary to complete annual plan valuations
- Assist with
special projects, including account reconciliations, financial reporting,
variance analysis, and quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
- Partner with
benefit providers on annual audits.
Candidates will
need to effectively communicate with City staff, retirees, other governmental
agencies, and the public to ensure compliance with applicable policies,
contracts, regulations, and laws and demonstrate a high level of accuracy and
attention to detail.
This onsite
position offers a generous employee benefits package:
- Four-day workweek
(Monday-Thursday), 38 hours per week (full-time)
- 12% employer-paid
retirement package which includes a defined contribution and post-employment
health plan
- Comprehensive
health insurance with no deductible
- Employer paid
dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid leave time,
including holidays, sick, vacation, and personal days
- Employer
commitment to education, training, and development
- Free access to
employee assistance program
Effective July 1, 2026,
the wages for this position will be $25.31 - $31.30 per hour.
If you are
passionate about numbers and details, public service, and team collaboration,
we are looking for you! Consider joining the hard-working, fun, and supportive
finance team.
For disability
related accommodations during the application process, please contact Human
Resources at HR_fax@wyomingmi.gov.
This job posting will remain open until filled.