Deputy County Treasurer - Accounting Job Lansing area,Michigan USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Deputy County Treasurer - Accounting I

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 townships, 9 cities, and 2 villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, and the county’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world‑class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest‑growing counties in Michigan.

Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: respect, integrity, commitment, and honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees, and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as a “Best in Class Winner” among mid‑size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well‑being for three years in a row (2023‑2025).

We have also received the “Impact Award” from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about retirement plans and overall financial wellness.

Job Summary

Performs the bank reconciliation process, prepares and verifies transmittals from the departments, and performs a variety of other functions related to the accounting activities of the Treasurer’s Office.

Starting Wage: $26.41 per hour, full‑time

Benefits

Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date – medical, dental & vision plans (three medical plans, two with a $0 premium)
County‑funded Health Savings Account with our two high‑deductible medical plans
County‑paid employee life insurance coverage
County‑paid short‑term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
Generous PTO plan, including front‑loaded hours into the PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1
13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
Free use of Allegan County government’s two fitness centers

Responsibilities and Duties

Prepares and analyzes account transactions posting to all bank accounts and responsible for monitoring transactions posted to the financial system; performs bank reconciliations and audits.

Verifies and accounts for investments, wire transfers, money sweeps and other transactions; prepares and creates spreadsheets to complete various financial reporting tasks.

Monitors, researches and resolves all cash posting problems and errors.

Balances regular and revolving individual accounts for County Drains; receipts money, handles transfers and processes check vouchers.

Prepares and calculates transmittals for every county department, verifies deposits or follows up on discrepancies.

Audits and confirms invoice edits for approval and submits documentation to Finance department in a timely manner.

Prepares check vouchers for refund checks and journal entries on delinquent tax parcels.

Collects money for delinquent property taxes, prepares statements, provides information regarding tax matters to the public, issues dog licenses and collects fees.

Maintains accounts for all online banking deposits and transactions.

Maintains journal entry records, transfers funds and verifies cash amounts.

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.

Two (2) years of accounting and financial experience.

Two (2) years of computer skills.

• Candidates must pass a drug screen (which includes testing for THC) in order to be hired for this position.

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