Job Details

Under the general direction of the Department Head or designee, the Procurement/Accounts Payable Supervisor oversees, implements, and supervises accounting services related to Procurement and the Accounts Payable process in the centralized accounting office for Muskegon County.  This employee assesses current County processes and implements improvements where necessary.  The Procurement/Accounts Payable Supervisor assists auditors in examining the County's accounting and purchasing system; monitors the financial systems, supervises a staff of professional, technical and clerical employees.  This position is required to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative; however, very critically important and sensitive determinations and decisions may require guidance and coordination at a higher level.  This employee applies rules, regulations and policies with a high degree of professionalism and independence throughout the accounting process, represents the Director of Finance and the County Administrator in departmental meetings and public forums, and performs other related duties as required.