Accounting Supervisor - Health & Community Services - Whatcom County, WA : Job Details

Salary: $6,057.00 - $8,795.00 MonthlyLocation : Bellingham, WA 98225Job Type: Full-TimeJob Number: A340 *300 0824Department: Health DepartmentOpening Date: 10/23/2024Closing Date: ContinuousSummaryWhatcom 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, WASupervisor: Financial Services ManagerHours of Work: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM See the and for more details. Salary Range:

• Unrepresented- Range 7

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. Qualifications

• 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 course work 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 public health or human services, local government and an integrated financial management system is desirable.
• 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. is truly special and a great place to call !Whatcom County offers excellent benefits at no cost to employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family
• Gerous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 paid holidays annually. Accrue up to 330 hours of PTO annually:

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

• Lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Retirement with County match
• $50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for health care and/or dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional

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

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have at least 2 years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

04 Are you a Certified Public Accountant?

• Yes
• No

05 Please describe your experience with Governmental and Fund accounting: 06 Please describe your experience using complex excel functions to interpret financial data 07 Please describe your experience developing and monitoring department budgets: 08 Please describe your experience preparing forecasts and cost projections: 09 Please describe your experience designing and preparing custom financial reports: 10 Please describe any experience you have with Oracle financial systems, and if you have any experience with JD Edwards Required Question