Senior Accountant - Enterprise Funds

Muskegon-County,-Mi; Muskegon (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon County is seeking an Enterprise Fund Accountant to perform professional accounting and financial analysis for water, sewer, airport and other enterprise operations. Under general direction of the Director of Finance, you will maintain financial records and support the annual audit.

You will assist with enterprise fund budgets, prepare detailed financial reports for internal management and external regulators, and collaborate with department leaders, auditors and stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with substantial accounting coursework.
• AND a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting/finance/auditing.
• Experience in governmental/public-sector environment preferred, with GASB standards.
• Experience with computerized financial systems and spreadsheet applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for enterprise funds (e.g., water, sewer, airport).
• Support the annual audit and coordinate with external auditors.
• Assist with preparation and monitoring of enterprise fund budgets.
• Produce detailed financial and statistical reports for internal and external regulators.

Skills

Government accounting

Auditing

Financial reporting

Budget development

GASB compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration with accounting coursework

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Computerized financial systems

Job description

An employee in this class, under general direction of the Director of Finance or designee, performs professional accounting and financial analysis work specific to the County’s Enterprise Funds (e.g., water, sewer, airport, or other business-type activities). This position combines elements of budget development, financial reporting, audit coordination, and accounts receivable oversight, with a strong emphasis on compliance with governmental accounting standards (GASB) applicable to enterprise operations.

The Enterprise Fund Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the annual audit, assisting with the preparation and monitoring of enterprise fund budgets, and producing detailed financial and statistical reports for internal management and external regulatory agencies. The employee works closely with department leadership, auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure fiscal integrity, operational efficiency, and transparency.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting;
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration with substantial coursework in accounting, including financial and governmental accounting;
• AND
• A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, finance, or auditing, preferably within a governmental or public-sector environment, including substantial use of computerized financial systems and spreadsheet applications.

Preferred but not required

• Coursework or advanced training in governmental or public-sector accounting;
• Experience with enterprise fund operations in a governmental environment (e.g., utilities, airport, or other business-type activities);
• Experience preparing or supporting annual financial statements and working directly with external auditors;
• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward certification.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The employee performs generally sedentary work with occasional lifting of objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Travel to departmental locations and meetings throughout the County may be required. Hybrid in-person/remote work arrangements may be available at the discretion of the department head.

Evaluation Content

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

Purpose

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

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