Senior Fiscal Analyst

AgUpdate; Muskegon, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon County in Michigan is seeking an experienced Budget and Accounting Specialist to support the preparation and administration of operating and capital budgets. The role involves preparing monthly and annual financial summaries reflecting expenditures and budget balances for county departments, and coordinating grant budgets.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and at least four years of full-time budgeting or accounting experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or closely related field.
• Minimum of four years full-time work experience in budgeting or accounting with extensive spreadsheet use.
• Ability to prepare and review complex financial reports and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial summaries reflecting expenditures and budget balances.
• Coordinate and process grant budgets and related reports.
• Monitor County budgets for proper use of operating and capital funds.
• Assist in month and year-end closing processes and organizational audits.
• Represent the Director of Finance in departmental meetings as needed.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Spreadsheet proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

An employee in this class, under general direction of the Department Head or designee, performs a variety of budget, accounting and related duties to assist with the preparation and administration of the County's operating and capital budgets and annual financial audit. An employee in this class prepares monthly and annual financial summaries reflecting expenditures, budget balances and other fiscal data for County departments. This employee coordinates and processes grant budgets; prepares and maintains complex reports and correspondence relating to departmental assignments, monitors the County budget for proper use of operating and capital budgets, assists in preparation and administration of adopted budgets, assists in month and year-end closing processes, identifies concerns/issues, and makes recommendations. Additionally, this employee represents the Director of Finance and County Administrator in departmental meetings; develops a depth of knowledge in key programmatic areas and performs other related duties as required.

Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or closely related field; AND Have a minimum of four (4) years full-time work experience in budgeting or accounting, which includes considerable use of computer spreadsheet applications.

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

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this class generally works in the Central Accounting office, although travel throughout the County may be required. This employee may be eligible for hybrid in-person/remote working arrangements based on 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.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE