Under the general direction of the Treasurer, serves as the Chief Accounting Officer overseeing multiple areas of the Treasurer’s Office, including day-to-day financial accounting, personnel management, and administration. Performs complex accounting duties including: preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, preparation of financial records and reports, monitors cash positions, and disperses funds in support of the Treasurer's Office and other County Departments. Responsible for monitoring multiple bank accounts and serves as primary administrator of online banking portal and users. The CAO is a member of the Treasurer’s management team.

• Provides leadership to the fiscal team of the Treasurer’s Office to assure high quality professional service and provides overall supervision of the Department’s financial functions and staff.
• Oversees approval and processing of revenue and ensures compliance with regulations of County, State, and federal government. They also direct a monthly closing procedure, financial analysis and budgets.
• The CAO audits accounts for errors and corrects any inconsistencies. They monitor the accounting for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and best practices within county guidelines.
• Recommends and implements fiscal policies and procedures for the Treasurer’s Office and other departments as needed.
• Oversees and ensures timely reconciliation of multiple bank accounts and general ledger accounts and prepares adjusting entries to the general ledger.
• Reconciles delinquent tax accounts to the general ledger and trial balance, and prepares for and assists with the Delinquent Tax audit, the County audit process, and the Land Bank audit.
• Initiates ACH, vendor payments, federal wire transfers, and inter-fund transfers using online banking portal, as well as assisting other County departments with bank transfers, investments, journal entries, and receipting of funds including employee benefits and debt service.
• Manages the vault and all cash and checks received in the Treasurer’s Office including daily cash-out process and preparation of daily deposits.
• Managing and issuing quarterly financial reports and other documents including the preparation of the annual financial review and budget.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of cash flow-investment management strategy to ensure a return on investments while maintaining adequate cash flow to cover the needs of the County.
• Advises departments on improvements or changes in fiscal management and the implementation thereof.
• Assists with balancing ad valorem tax rolls to warrants and settlement of county and state tax collections with local governmental units.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field of study, plus four to six years of experience in general accounting duties such as, reconciling accounts, G/L, A/P, A/R, preparation of financial statements, preferably in a governmental accounting environment. Any combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Communication and leadership skills to help manage and coordinate both internal and external teams. Having the ability to delegate tasks and motivate the team in monitoring the financial health of the department with a focus on customer service.
• Experience with cash receipting, safeguarding, and related internal controls. The ability to develop, implement, and monitor compliance with internal and external controls including the ability to handle confidential information.
• A strong proficiency in business management software and experience in information technology along with Microsoft Office 365 especially Microsoft Excel. Experience with General Ledger software, and databases. Especially Tyler MUNIS/ERP (Accounting Software), BS&A cloud-based Property Tax Government Software.
• Must be able to take large amounts of accounting information, analyze results, and make changes where necessary including mathematical and analytical abilities to make complex calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Mental ability to sustain concentration and attention to detail during periods of high volume workloads and to handle multiple projects while dealing with distractions.
• Strong work ethic with an ability to multi-task, prioritize and adhere to strict deadlines.

Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value. It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.

What benefits does Calhoun County offer its full time employees?

Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options (More information (Download PDF reader))
Dental: 100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental (More information (Download PDF reader))
Vision: 100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP) (More information (Download PDF reader))
Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health): Most Services 100% Employer Paid (More information (Download PDF reader))
Life Insurance: 100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&D
Short Term Disability: 100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 Weeks
Retirement: Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution (More information (Download PDF reader))
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet (More information (Download PDF reader))

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Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Options Depending on Position & Department

• Start through fourth years – 144 Hours (3.6 weeks based on 40-hour work week)
• Fifth through ninth years – 184 Hours (4.6 weeks)
• Tenth through fourteenth years – 224 Hours (5.6 weeks)
• Fifteen and Subsequent years – 264 Hours (6.6 weeks)

(amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and/or defined work week)

Paid Holidays: 14 Paid Holidays Throughout the Year

• Term Life Insurance (above Employer Paid Plan)
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Long Term Disability Wage Loss Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Perks Program (discounts at local merchants for being a County employee)