ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

Muskegon County, MI • Muskegon, MI

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the HealthWest Finance Director or designee, the Accounting Supervisor plans, implements, and supervises accounting services for Muskegon County HealthWest. This employee manages general ledger activities, accounts payable, purchase orders, deposits, and purchase card usage for the department. The Accounting Supervisor assists auditors in examining HealthWest accounting and purchasing system and process; monitors the financial portion of grants administered through HealthWest, supervises a staff of professional, technical, and clerical employees, and performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or closely-related field AND Three (3) years full-time work experience in accounting which includes considerable use of computer spreadsheet applications and demonstrates career growth from individual contributor roles to positions with more responsibility such as leading teams or projects, preferably in a governmental agency.
• Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual candidates highly desired.
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
• Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

Responsibilities

• plans, implements, and supervises accounting services
• manages general ledger activities, accounts payable, purchase orders, deposits, and purchase card usage
• assists auditors in examining HealthWest accounting and purchasing system and process
• monitors the financial portion of grants administered through HealthWest
• supervises a staff of professional, technical, and clerical employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees