SUMMARY OF POSITION

Performs advanced accounting functions for the Finance Division. Work involves auditing, posting, balancing, and reconciling accounts; fiscal contract administration; monitoring budgets; preparing budgets, financial statements and reports; and analyzing variances. May supervise related fiscal activities. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

1. Reports to: Finance Director.

2. Directs: May coordinate clerical or technical staff performing accounting and budget activities.

3. Other: Has contact with other Planning Commission employees, external auditors, federal state and local agencies and officials, and the general public.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Essential Duties *

May coordinate the work of others under the direction of Finance Director;

Serves as Finance Department liaison to the Workforce Development Staff;

Prepares monthly or quarterly financial status reports, cash reimbursement requests and annual closeout reports for various grants and contracts;

Prepares various funding agency budgets and financial statements, and monitors to ensure regulatory compliance within each cost category;

Maintains and analyzes projects on a monthly basis, determines if funds are available and expenditures are properly classified, researches and analyzes transactions to resolve budget problems, and provides analysis of available funds;

Coordinates methods of processes with program managers concerning budget activity, proper expenditure coding, document preparation, and other accounting related activities;

Prepares monthly bank reconciliations for various bank accounts;

Prepares and maintains documentation for direct deposits received on a monthly basis;

Performs fiscal contract administration, including checking and verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of payment requests and monitoring for compliance;

Assists in planning and preparing the yearly single audit schedules and financial statements;

Performs monthly process of closing books;

Prepares and verifies information imported into the accounting system for payments to child care vendors;

Analyzes and prepares wire transfer requests;

Secures the deposit of funds onto incentive cards and prepares the recording in the accounting system.

Implements schedules to perform tasks associated with special projects; and

Maintains current knowledge of rules and regulations related to federal and state grants, contracts, and subcontractor audits.

Other Important Duties *

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: generally accepted accounting principles, budget controls and auditing practices; and automated accounting systems.

Skill/Ability to: use a personal computer; learn and maintain current knowledge of rules and regulations relating to governmental accounting; work quickly and accurately with numbers; use ten-key calculator by touch; prepare and maintain financial records and reports systematically and accurately; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Planning Commission employees, external auditors, and the general public.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field plus at least two years of progressively responsible experience;

or bachelor’s degreein accounting, finance, or a related field, plus at least four years of progressively responsible experience;

or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

None.

*for the purpose of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,116.00 - $72,955.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Accounting: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person