Plainfield Charter Township is a full-service community providing public safety, water and sewer services as well as numerous parks for our residents and visitors to enjoy.  Located just north of Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan. Plainfield is home to more than 33,000 residents who are drawn to our great schools, inviting parks and trails, plentiful restaurants, and recreation on the Grand and Rogue Rivers. Governed by a Board of seven elected officials who are supported by a professional staff, Plainfield is proud to be the home of LMCU Ballpark and the West Michigan Whitecaps. 

Plainfield Charter Township is accepting applications for Accounting Manager.  This position is responsible for management and supervision of the front office, providing professional accounting support to the Finance Director related to the preparation and maintenance of financial records, property taxes, processing and audit of financial transactions and the production of reports and statements.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and five (5) years of professional accounting experience preferably in governmental accounting – BS&A tax software experience is highly desired.  Duties include tax billing, receipting, disbursing; payroll; general accounting. 

Salary range is $52,146 - $73,000 dependent on experience and expertise.  Plainfield Township offers a generous benefit package including 401a, health insurance, life insurance, retirement health savings account.

For a full job description, visit the Township’s website at https://cms7.revize.com/revize/plainfieldct/information_about/accounting_manager.php.

Send cover letter and resume to hr@plainfieldmi.org.  First review of applications will be November 19, 2021, with all applications due on November 29, 2021.