Warren County Seeks to Fill Chief Accountant Position
Warren County Board of Supervisors is seeking a qualified person for the position of Chief Accountant. The Chief Accountant is employed by Warren County Board of Supervisors and works under the direction of the County Administrator.
Qualifications required:
- Knowledge of accounting procedures as prescribed by the State Auditor’s Office
- Personnel Management experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Skillful in Excel, i.e. formulas, drop-down boxes, complex spreadsheets, etc.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is required with 7 years of relevant work experience, or 10 years of work experience in Accounting in lieu of college degree
Qualification desired:
- Professional certification or graduate degree
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with federal and state laws pertaining to payroll and accounting operations
- Supervise and assist accounting department with payroll, accounts receivable and payable as well as state and federal reporting
- Monitor internal controls; work with auditors during yearly audits to ensure financial compliances are in accordance with state requirements
- Perform routine accounting tasks
- Provide budget reports as requested by departments throughout the fiscal year and ensure expenditures are within the budget
- Lead in preparation of the annual financial budget
- Oversee administration of requirements related to local, state, and federal grants
- Brief county administrator of accounting and payroll operations
Benefits include excellent pay based on the level of experience. Fringe benefits include health and life insurances, retirement plan, paid holidays, and leave accrual plan. Other optional insurances and deferred compensation programs available by payroll deduction.
Those interested in this position must submit a detailed resume to: Donna Hardy, Warren County Chancery Clerk, 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183. The office is open Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located on the 1st floor of the Warren County Courthouse. Resumes should be sealed and marked Resume - Position of Chief Accountant on the outside of the envelope. The deadline to submit a resume is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Any resumes received after the deadline will not be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Loretta Brantley, County Administrator, at 601-634-8073.
Warren County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Adams County Seeks New County Administrator
Summary
The position of county administrator involves the coordinating and/or direction of all county government operations. The county administrator, under the policies determined by the Adams County Board of Supervisors and subject to the board’s general supervision and control, shall administer all county affairs falling under the control of the board and carry out the general policies of the board in conformity with the estimates of expenditures fixed in the annual budget as finally adopted by the board or as thereafter revised by appropriate action of the board. The person appointed as county administrator shall serve at the will and pleasure of the Adams County Board of Supervisors and may be removed from such position by a majority vote of the board.
Minimum qualifications and requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, business administration or personnel management and administrative experience in any of the following fields: work projection, budget planning, accounting, purchasing, cost control or personnel management.
- The ability to engage with the Board of Supervisors, commissions, the general public, personnel of the county, state and federal government agencies and to communicate actions, data or ideas in oral or written form in an effective manner.
- The ability to receive direction in broad, general terms of desired results and to translate them into specific, effective and timely actions.
- Such other abilities, experience or requirements as may be specified by law or as the Board of Supervisors may be authorized to require pursuant to law.
- The ability to meet bonding requirements as required by law.
- The applicant must provide a background check, current credit bureau report as part of their resume submission and will be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Employ an office clerk and such other technical and secretarial assistance for the board as may be needed, maintain an office for the board and prepare a budget for his/her office subject to approval of the board;
- Prepare an inventory of all personal property owned by the county and the location and condition of such property and shall maintain a perpetual inventory of such property;
- List all buildings and real estate owned by the county and keep a perpetual list of such real estate;
- Be responsible for carrying out the responsibilities of the board of supervisors in regard to janitorial services and maintenance of buildings and property owned by the county except such as may be specifically assigned by the board of supervisors to some other person or office, or may be the responsibility of some other office under law;
- Exercise supervision over the purchase clerk and inventory control clerk of the county, and the boards or other divisions of county government financed in whole or in part through taxes levied on county property and purchases shall be made from vendors whose bids have been accepted by the board of supervisors under the provisions of law or to serve as purchase clerk or inventory control clerk;
- Assist the board in the preparation of the budget and preparation of the tax levy;
- Have authority to make inquiry of any person or group using county funds appropriated by the board of supervisors as to the use or proper use of such funds and shall report to the board of supervisors as to such findings;
- Have general supervision over the county sanitary landfills and refuse collection procedures;
- Have general supervision over county-owned parks, playgrounds and recreation areas;
- Have general supervision over any and all zoning and building code ordinances adopted by the board of supervisors and shall administer such ordinances;
- Be the liaison officer to work with the various divisions of county government and agencies to see that county-owned property is properly managed, maintained, repaired, improved, kept or stored;
- See that all orders, resolutions and regulations of the board of supervisors are faithfully executed;
- Make reports to the board from time to time concerning the affairs of the county and keep the board fully advised as to the financial condition of the county and future financial needs;
- Keep the board of supervisors informed as to federal and state laws and regulations which affect the board of supervisors and the county, shall advise the board as to the possible availability of federal or state grants and assistance for which the county may be eligible, shall assist in the preparation and submission of plans and project specifications necessary to acquire such assistance, and shall be the administrating officer of county grants from state and federal sources;
- Be charged with the responsibility of securing insurance coverage on such county property as the board shall decide should be insured and of securing any other insurance required or authorized by law. He/she shall work out a plan of insurance for the county which will insure minimum premiums;
- Receive inquiries and complaints from citizens of the county as to the operation of county government, investigate such inquiries and complaints and shall report his finding to the board and the individual supervisor of the district from which such inquiry or complaint arises;
- Meet regularly with the board of supervisors and have full privileges of discussion but no vote;
- Do any and all other administrative duties that the board of supervisors could legally do themselves and that they can legally delegate without violating the laws of the state nor impinging upon the duties set out by law for other officers.
Benefits:
Excellent pay based on level of experience, salary range $80K - $90K. Fringe benefits include health and life insurances, enrollment into the MS Public Employee Retirement System and leave accrual plan. Other optional insurances, flexible spending pl and deferred compensation programs are availability by payroll deduction.
Interested candidates should submit their resume via email to the Adams County Administrative Assistant Corvet McNeal at cmcneal@adamscountyms.gov or by hand delivery or mail to the Adams County Board of Supervisors Administration Building located at 314 State St. Natchez, MS 39120. Resume Adams County Administrator should be listed on the email subject line or written on the envelope submitted. The deadline for applications to be received by this office will be 5:00 PM on March 8, 2023. This deadline is subject to be extended by the Board of Supervisors determine. Applicants must be willing to receive a background and credit check. If you have any questions, please contact Corvet McNeal, at 601-442-2431.
The Adams County Board of Supervisors is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The deadline for applications to be received by this office will be 5:00 PM on April 28, 2023
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Coahoma County Board of Supervisors Seeking County Administrator
Responsibilities & Duties:
The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and carries out all policies adopted by the Board. The key responsibility of the County Administrator is to support the Board by overseeing the following duties:
• Coordinate Board meetings, work sessions & presentations that require three or more Supervisors.
• Assist the Board in the preparation of the budget and of the tax levy
• Employ and supervise department heads and employees according to the County's personnel policies and procedures and promote a safe work environment.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the County
• Act as liaison officer to work with the various divisions of County government and agencies to see that County owned property is properly managed, repaired, improved, kept or stored
• Have authority to make inquiry of any person or group using County funds appropriated by the Board of Supervisors as to the use or proper use of such funds and shall report to the Board of Supervisors as to such findings
• Have general supervision over County-owned property
• Have general supervision over any and all zoning and building code ordinances adopted by the Board of Supervisors and shall administer such ordinances
• Be the liaison officer to work with the various divisions of County government and agencies to see that County-owned property is properly managed, maintained, repaired, improved, kept or stored
• See that all orders, resolutions and regulations of the Board of Supervisors are faithfully executed • Make reports to the Board from time to time concerning the affairs of the County and keep the Board fully advised as to the financial condition of the County and future financial needs
• Keep the Board of Supervisors informed as to federal and state laws and regulations which affect the Board of Supervisors and the County, shall advise the Board as to the possible availability of federal or state grants and assistance for which the County may be eligible and shall assist in the preparation and submission of plans and project specifications necessary to acquire such assistance and shall be the administrating officer of County grants from state and federal sources
• Be charged with the responsibility of securing insurance coverage on such County property as the board shall decide should be insured and of securing any other insurance required or authorized by law. The County Administrator shall work out a plan of insurance for the County which will insure minimum premiums
• Receive inquiries and complaints from citizens of the County as to the operation of County government, investigate such inquiries and complaints and shall report any findings to the Board and the individual Supervisor of the district from which such inquiry or complaint arises
• Meet regularly with the Board of Supervisors and have full privileges of discussion but no vote
• Do any and all other administrative duties that the Board of Supervisors could legally do themselves and that they can legally delegate without violating the laws of the state nor impinging upon the duties set out by law for other officers
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and knowledgeable experience in the following fields: accounting, budget planning, finance, purchasing, cost control, and personnel management.
- The ability to engage with the Board of Supervisors, the general public, personnel of the county, state and federal government agencies and to communicate actions, data or ideas in oral or written form in an effective manner.
- The ability to receive directions in broad, general terms of desired results and to translate them into specific, effective and timely actions.
- Such other abilities, experience or requirements as may be specified by law or as the Board of Supervisors may be authorized to require pursuant to law.
- The ability to meet bonding requirements as required by law.
- The applicant will be subject to a background check, credit bureau report and will be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Benefits:
Fringe benefits include health, dental and life insurances, enrollment into the MS Public Employee Retirement System, paid holidays and leave accrual plan. Other optional insurances, and deferred compensation programs are available by payroll deduction.
Deadline to apply is Monday, September 12, 2022
To apply submit resume & other documentation to:
by mail:
Coahoma County Board of Supervisors
Attention: County Administrator Position
P. O. Box 579
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Coahoma County Board of Supervisors
662-624-3028
Ccadmin@coahomacountyms.gov
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Coahoma County Board of Supervisors Seeking Comptroller
Position Tasks:
- Prepares all financial statements and related reports
- Assist County Administrator in preparing the Annual Budget
- Produces monthly report on budget, cash and investments
- Handles all fund transfers, deposits and receipt warrants
- Assists County Administrator with investments
- Assists County Administrator in maintaining property and casualty insurance for all County owned or leased property
- Coordinates and works with outside auditors
- Manages accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Manages the County computer system
- This position description is not an exhaustive list of the tasks for this position. Other duties may be assigned by the County Administrator.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting
- Knowledge of County budgeting procedures and laws
- Ability to plan and manage time, material and human resources Ability to write clear, concise instructions, reports and correspondence
- Ability to give clear, concise verbal instructions and information
- Ability to supervise and manage employees
Education Level and Experience Required:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, CPA highly desirable
- Governmental accounting experience highly desirable At lease five (5) years relevant experience
- To apply submit resume & other documentation by mail:
Coahoma County Board of Supervisors Attention: Comptroller Position
PO Box 579
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Coahoma County Board of Supervisors
662-624-3028
Ccadmin@coahomacountyms.gov
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