Hybrid Accounting Supervisor - Health & Community Services bei Whatcom County, WA
Whatcom County, WA · Bellingham, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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About the Department
Whatcom County Health & Community Services is recruiting for the position of Accounting Supervisor. 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 6 accounting staff.
- Leading day-to-day operations of the Health and Community Services accounting office, overseeing financial operations in a multi-fund environment. Serving as the department liaison with auditors.
- Directing the work of assigned staff to assure department compliance with county, state, grant and contract financial reporting requirements.
- Providing direction to professional staff on development of financial terms in contracts, including determining indirect costs.
- Performing the full range of duties listed in the generic job description for Accounting Supervisor.
Work location: 509 Girard Street, Bellingham, WA
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
For more information, please review: Salary Range: $35.99 - $52.26 per hour (Unrepresented - Range 7)
Hiring rate depends on qualifications. Hiring rate typically is limited to entry to mid of the posted salary range, subject to required approvals. 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).
We are required by State Law to list the full salary range. As a public entity and in a union-covered position, we are required to make pay decisions based on experience, qualifications, and equity with other employees. Hiring rate typically is limited to entry to mid of the posted salary range, subject to required approvals.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please apply early for best consideration.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please apply early for best consideration.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements:
- 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;
- 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.
- Completion of the course work requirement for a CPA, 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.
- Experience in public health or human services, local government and an integrated financial management system.
- Experience in coordinating payroll processing.
- Experience in negotiating or administering government contracts or contract compliance administration.
- Experience in Lean Six Sigma principles.
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!
Whatcom County, WA is truly special and a great place to call home!
Other Qualifications
Whatcom County offers excellent benefits at no cost to employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 paid holidays annually. Prior related public service considered for setting accrual rate. Accrue up to 330 hours of PTO annually. Cash-out up to 40 hours over 330 maximum 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 benefit information
