Accounting Manager

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being for three years in a row (2023-2025). We have also received the “Impact Award” from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!

Job Summary: 

This position is responsible for managing the Financial Services department activities and staff in all accounting areas including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants management and general governmental accounting for the county and its service areas. This position is directly responsible for leading the county’s cross-functional Audit Prep Team.

Wage Range: $78,145 - $100,484 annually - depending on experience - full time salaried position

Excellent Benefits Plan:  Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
- Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 biweekly premium)
- County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
- County-paid employee life insurance coverage
- County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
- Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
- Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
- 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
- FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers 

Essential Duties: 

1. Prepares revenue and expense variance analysis, capital asset accounting, year-end closing entries and annual audit schedules including the Single Audit Act Compliance report
2. Performs audit functions for all funds which include general, special revenue, enterprise and capital project funds
3. Prepares, reviews, approves and posts journal entries and prepares financial reports and supporting documentation
4. Maintains long-term debt service schedules and reserved fund balances
5. Develops and implements policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance with laws, federal and state regulations, GAAP and GASB
6. Manages the Financial Services team on projects, daily support services and learning and growth development.
7. Maintains and assists in the planning and organization of projects, department coverage and scheduling of work.
8. Maintains capital assets schedule, reconciles accounts receivable and account payable and other balance sheet accounts including grants
9. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget document, including compiling approved department expenditure budgets, revenue estimates and various narratives into the annual budget document. Also, prepares budget adjustments as needed
10. Plans, organizes and recommends improvements for accounting operations, to formulate and modify accounting systems and related work methods

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration or related field
2. Two to four (2-4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance &/or budgeting; or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work
3. Two (2) years of supervisory experience and management of an accounting department

1. Two (2) years of accounting experience in governmental agencies.
2. CPA licensure.