Accounting Supervisor - Public Works

Salary : $6,057.00 - $8,795.00 Monthly

Location : Bellingham, WA 98225

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202400201

Department : Public Works

Division : Administration

Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary

Whatcom County Public Works is recruiting for the position of Accounting Supervisor. The Accounting Supervisor position leads the day-to-day operations of the Public Works accounting office. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively handle multiple priorities and deadlines. Key duties include :

• Overseeing financial operations in a multi-fund environment.
• Assisting in the preparation of the department budget and monitoring expenditures.
• Providing monthly reporting
• Assisting managers and supervisors with monitoring of budget to actual expenditures.
• Monitoring and assuring compliance with grants and contracts.
• Preparing year end reporting to funding sources including State of Washington BARS
• Coordinating with the Finance Department on the annual audit
• Supervising Public Works accounting staff

Supervisor : Public Works Financial Services Manager

Hours of Work : Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

For more information please see the job description and supplemental job description.

Salary Range :

This position is open until filled with a first review date of December 9, 2024. Applications received before this date will receive priority review.

Hiring rate depends on qualifications. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).

Qualifications

At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.

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Whatcom County offers excellent benefits at no cost to employees, including :

Employment Year Accrual - Month Accrual - Year 1st - 4th year 18.00 hours 5.4 Weeks 5th - 9th year 21.33 hours 6.4 Weeks 10th year 24.67 hours 7.4 Weeks

Subject to satisfactory performance this position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated (apx. 3.8%), in addition to any approved Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).

Do you have at least 4 years of progressively responsible accounting experience?

Do you have a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or a related field?

Do you have at least 2 years of supervisory experience?

Are you a Certified Public Accountant?

Please describe your experience with Governmental and Fund accounting :

Please describe your experience preparing forecasts and cost projections :

Please describe your experience designing and preparing custom financial reports :

Please describe any experience you have with JD Edwards Integrated financial management system :

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Salary : $6,057 - $8,795