Salary : $80,849.60 - $121,264.00 Annually
Location : Columbiana, AL
Job Type: Full Time Classified
Job Number:
Department: Financial Services
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 4:30 PM Central

Job Summary

Provides leadership and direction for County budgeting, procurement, inventory, and financial compliance activities. Responsibilities include preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, coordination of purchasing and bid compliance, administration of assigned inventory programs, management of financial reporting requirements for Commission review, and support of internal financial controls. Directs, manages, and develops strategies for the financial service operations at the county's three license office locations (Pelham, 280 Corridor, and Columbiana). Works closely with departments, vendors, and County leadership, and ensures adherence to applicable laws, policies, and administrative requirements. Work is primarily performed in Columbiana, with occasional work at other County locations. May attend Commission meetings for budget reporting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Budget Monitoring & Financial Reporting

• Coordinate and prepare the County's annual operating budgets, departmental budget submissions, and supporting schedules.
• Monitor revenue and expenditure activity throughout the year and provide regular budget performance reporting.
• Prepare budget presentation materials and reporting for the County Commission and County leadership.
• Attends County Commission meetings, budget meetings and other special meetings as required.
• May be assigned special projects by the Chief Financial Officer and County Manager as needed.

Procurement & Purchasing

• Manage purchasing requirements and bid solicitation processes to ensure compliance with procurement laws and County policies.
• Administer inventory processes including acquisitions, approvals, database entry, field verification, reconciliations, and surplus sales or auctions.
• Review purchase order activity, monitor open purchase orders, and ensure proper closure and documentation.
• Perform or coordinate financial note preparation and supporting exhibits for assigned operational areas.
• Manage and administer gas card programs including issuance, revocations, approvals, and reconciliation of use.
• Coordinate vehicle-related administrative processes including insurance additions and required vehicle documentation.
• Maintain and administer bid records, vendor documentation, and purchasing histories.
• Train and guide departments on purchasing, inventory, and budget procedures.
• Assist with internal control implementation and monitoring related to budget, purchasing, and inventory activities.
• Participation on various boards and/or committees for various community entities and/or agencies.

License Office - Financial Services

• Manages and provides support to the Supervisor of Financial Services for the License Office to develop strategies for operations, address concerns, and serve customers.
• Analyzes overall financial operations and budgetary performance to ensure efficiencies, compliance, and optimization of resources.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and internal policies; serves as the primary liaison for internal and external State Audits.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of experience in budgeting, purchasing, procurement, or governmental financial operations.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Knowledge of public-sector budgeting, bid compliance, and governmental purchasing regulations.
• Experience with Tyler Munis software and related procurement modules.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Working Conditions
Work performed primarily in an office environment.

Physical Requirements
Sedentary work with occasional walking, standing, bending, and light lifting.
Conditions of Job Offer and Employment

Examinations: No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Shelby County offers a competitive benefit package that includes:

• Annual (Vacation) and Sick Leave Accrual (accrual amounts are based on years of service)
• One Personal Day accrues per calendar year
• 12 paid holidays per fiscal year
• This position offers a defined benefit pension. The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) administers a defined benefit (DB) pension plan for Shelby County Alabama employees. Benefits are predetermined via a formula based on salary, years of service, and age and are not based on stock market performance. Retirement benefits are paid as monthly annuities for life, with options available for survivor benefits depending on the plan design (e.g., spouse coverage). Pension benefits from RSA DB plans are not taxed by the State of Alabama if the recipient resides in the state. RSA is among the 20 largest internally funded pension systems globally.
• Health Insurance -92% employer paid/8% employee paid for single or family coverage - Blue Cross and Blue Shield administered by the Local Government Health Insurance Program
• Dental Insurance - 92% employer paid/8% employee paid for single or family coverage - Delta Dental
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance - 100% employer paid - $25,000 Basic Benefit
• Short-term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Annual Longevity Pay (employees qualifies based on years of service)

In addition a wide variety of voluntary benefits are available for benefits eligible employees to purchase:

• Southland Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary AD&D Insurance
• Colonial Life:
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Whole Life
• Flexible Benefits:
  • Medical Spending Account
  • Dependent Spending Account
• Credit Union Membership
• RSA 1
• Nationwide 457 Plan

01

It is important that all applicants read the following very carefully before completing the Online Application and responding to the Supplemental Questions to avoid possible adverse action. Applicants misrepresenting information or falsifying information on this Application in any way will result in disqualification, being barred from applying for jobs in the future and if hired or a current employee you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from employment. In the questions that follow, applicants are asked to provide information about work history, this information may include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you performed. The information and answers provided must be true and must be substantiated and verifiable in the Employment History section of this Application. A reference and background investigation will be performed and any information that is false or that you misrepresent will result in the disqualification of this Application and the revocation of any pending job offer. Also, submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history and education sections of the Application or failure to provide all of the information requested in the Education, Employment History or Supplemental Questions will result in disqualification of this Application. Be thorough and honest when completing the Application and in answering the Supplemental Questions. A thorough background investigation is conducted on all new hires with an offer pending and before a final hiring decision is made. If any information is found to be misrepresenting, fraudulent or omitted for the purpose of concealing unfavorable information, any pending offer of employment will be withdrawn and the applicant will be disqualified and barred from applying with Shelby County in the future. CURRENT EMPLOYEES PROMOTING OR TRANSFERRING FROM A NON-DOT POSITION TO A DOT POSITION: If you are a current Shelby County employee serving in a classified service position which is a non-DOT position and you are selected for promotion to a position that requires a CDL you will be subject to the rules and regulations governing DOT physicals and drug screens. You will be required to submit to a DOT physical and drug screen prior to being granted the promotion. Should you fail the physical, you will remain in your current non-DOT position, unless the physical indicates that you are not fit for your current position. A determination will be made concerning your eligibility to continue employment with Shelby County based on the results of the physical exam. Also, you will be required to submit to a DOT drug screen. If you should fail the drug screen you will be in violation of the Shelby County Drug and Alcohol policy and you will be subject to immediate dismissal.If you are completing this application for someone other than yourself, make sure the applicant is available to review and electronically sign the document before submission. Failure to do so will not change the disqualification rules as stated above.Please check below to indicate that you have read and understand the requirements of completing the Application.

• I have read the instructions and disqualification/barred from applying rules above and understand that my application can disqualified and any offer can be withdrawn or my employment can terminated if I don't comply and answer the questions on this application correctly and truthfully.

02

Do you currently occupy a classified service position with Shelby County, Alabama?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the job title of the classified service position that you currently occupy.
04

Only respond to this question if you currently work for Shelby County Commission in a classified service position and answered yes to Question 2. As a current Shelby County Classified Service employee, if an offer of this position would result in a promotion, you understand that you must serve a 30-day promotional probationary period. During this 30-day period you may be demoted for unsatisfactory service and returned to the position held prior to the promotion. If promoted while serving a new hire probationary period you shall serve out the remainder of your six month probationary period, but in no event shall you serve less than a 30-day probationary period for the promotion. The probationary period lasting the longest will supersede. Employees within their 12 month New Hire Probationary Period are subject to dismissal without any rights of appeal to the board and shall be recognized as employed-at-will during said 12 month probationary period. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.)

• Yes
• No

05

Please check the box that represents the highest level of education achieved to date.

• No diploma or degree
• Occupational Diploma
• High School Diploma from an accredited high school or G.E.D equivalent through a state certified or accredited program
• Some College or Technical Training
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university

06

From what school, institution or college did you receive your highest level of education?
07

If you selected an educational level of Bachelor's degree or higher, please specify your major.
08

Although the salary range for this position tops out at $58.30 per hour, a new employee will not be hired at a rate higher than $44.49 per hour without Personnel Board approval. If offered, are you willing to work at a pay rate in the $38.87 - $44.49 per hour range?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you possess a valid Drivers' License? Valid means your driver's license is not currently suspended or revoked.

• Yes
• No

10

Please check the box that best describes your work experience in budgeting, purchasing, procurement, or governmental financial operations. (Your response must be supported by the information contained in the Work History section of your online application.)

• No experience
• Less than one year
• More than one year, but less than two
• More than two years, but less than three
• More than three years, but less than four
• More than four years, but less than five
• More than five years

11

Please check the appropriate box that indicates your level of work experience supervising the work of others. (Answers must be confirmed by your responses to the Employment Sections of your application)

• No Experience
• Less than one year
• More than one year, but less than two years
• More than two years, but les