Assistant Financial Services Director/Budget Coordinator

DUTIES:

• Coordinates and manages daily budget operations, including reviewing requisitions, approving budget transfers and amendments, processing special check requests, and reviewing weekly A/P payments for Board approval.
• Maintains the vendor master file, vets vendors per policy, issues and reports 1099s, assigns A/R customer numbers, and tracks payments.
• Handles drug forfeiture receipts, maintains related records, and coordinates fund distribution with the Prosecutor and Sheriff’s Department.
• Prepares and manages the annual budget process by developing the calendar, supporting documentation, and worksheets; attends budget hearings, assists departments with submissions, reviews requests for accuracy and compliance, and enters or amends data as needed.
• Prepares financial reports, analyzes historical and current data, and develops spreadsheets and databases to support reporting and decision-making.
• Assists in preparing and distributing budget reports for Board of Commissioner adoption.
• Monitors departmental compliance with fiscal policies, GAAP, and local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Researches and communicates changes in applicable law, assists with GASB compliance, and supports process improvements.
• Acts as Director of Financial Services in their absence by performing daily accounting functions.
• Supports programming updates and re-engineering of fiscal systems (accounting, vendor, voucher, cash, purchasing, employee expense, and capital assets).
• Responds to requests for financial data, performing complex calculations and preparing information for presentation.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial area and five years of related accounting experience, preferably in a government environment; OR
• Associate degree in accounting or related financial area, and seven years of related accounting experience, preferably in a government environment.
• Certification as a certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) is desired and may be substituted for experience requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license throughout the course of employment.
• A pre-employment physical, drug test and background check are required before employment.
• This position is required to work extended workdays as needed at busy times, such as month-ends and year-end.
• Considerable knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint is desired.

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Fax: (269) 983-5788
Address: Berrien County Administration Building, Personnel Department, 701 Main St., St. Joseph, MI 49085