Accounting Manager Job at Kent County in Grand Rapids

Join Kent County Fiscal Services as anAccounting Manager!

Under the supervision of the Deputy Fiscal Services Director, supervises the general accounting functions of the County and coordinates the annual audit process. Directly supervises professional staff to maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, payroll,fixed assets, grant accounting, and financial reporting. Monitors and maintains accounting records in compliance with all accounting standards, laws, and regulations. Participates in or leads the design, development and implementation of policies and practices to maintain industry best practices, safeguard county assets, and maintain excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Hires, terminates, provides training and work assignments for, administers policy and procedure for, reviews and evaluates the work performance of, and administers disciplinary actions for subordinate staff.
• Identifies goals and objectives for subordinate staff and provides staff access to training and development opportunities to facilitate professional and personal growth.
• Collaborates with internal and external auditors to monitor fiscal integrity and accountability of the department.
• Establishes, implements, modifies and revises financial and accounting policies, standards, procedures, and practices.
• Maintains, revises, and communicates revisions to financial and accounting manuals and provides training for all financial staff in new and modified accounting and financial procedures.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and yearend operating and financial reports and statements, facilitating the making of informed decisions by elected officials and County management.
• Monitors changes in state and federal statutes, regulations and rules impacting accounting standards and practices and financial reporting requirements and implements changes in County accounting processes to comply with those changes.
• Interprets and implements accounting oversight pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and Government Finance Officers Association.
• Participates in the design, development, installation, modification and maintenance of accounting modules: interfaces between general ledger, accounts payable and payroll modules of financial information systems; and interfaces between those modules and other systems which record tax receipts and other revenues received.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or other relevant field combined with five years professional experience in budget administrationand/or public finance, including two years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Governmental and grant accounting experience as well as proficiency in Power Bi, Excel and other database tools is strongly preferred.

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, demonstrated leadership and team management skills, a thorough understanding of governmental accounting principles, and a strong background in financial analysis and reporting with proven attention to detail and accuracy.

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