Whatcom County Health & Community Services is recruiting for the Accounting Supervisor position. This critical position provides high-quality financial information for a diverse group of managers, community boards, and elected officials in support of the mission and objectives of Health & Community Services. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively prioritize to 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 a team of five accounting staff.
Work Location: 509 Girard Street, Bellingham, WA
Supervisor: Financial Services Manager
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Salary Range:
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 approved Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration or a related field;
- 4 years of progressively responsible related accounting experience;
- 2 years supervisory experience;
- Completion of the coursework requirement for a CPA is desirable, including 36 quarter hours of course credit in each of the following: (1) accounting and (2) business.
- Experience in public health or human services and with an integrated financial management system is desirable.
- Proven experience working with complex Excel functions including but not limited to pivot tables and lookups; and analyzing and interpreting financial data to provide actionable recommendations required.
- Experience in coordinating payroll processing is desirable.
- Experience in negotiating or administering government contracts or contract compliance administration is desirable.
- Experience in Lean Six Sigma principles is desirable.
At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.
Distinguish yourself in public service and make a commitment to our future. Whatcom County, WA is truly special and a great place to call home!
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