What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Associate position at City of Webster Groves?
About Us
The City of Webster Groves is a municipality, and suburb of Saint Louis, that strives to provide residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors with exemplary, fiscally sound, and responsive services to enrich and strengthen our community and our natural environment. We value People; Excellence in Service; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Creativity; Sustainability and Leadership.
Our strategic goal areas are:
- Provide Excellence in Service
- Achieve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Cultivate a Diverse Housing Stock
- Ensure Long-term Fiscal Integrity
- Strengthen Economic Development
- Adopt Sustainable Practices
If you are looking to make an impact in a thriving community, are dedicated to contributing to the greater good, and are seeking a fulfilling career in public service - apply at The City of Webster Groves today!
Job Title
Finance Associate
The Team
The City of Webster Groves Finance team takes pride in executing the traditional functions of Finance while providing excellent customer service.
These Finance functions include:
- Accounting & Audit
- Budgeting
- Record Keeping
- Financial Reporting
- Account Reconciliations
Why Join Us?
We offer unparalleled benefits to connect your professional goals with your personal goals.
- Paid Time Off – Vacation Leave & Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays/Personal Day
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension) through LAGERS
Additional Benefits Available:
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Webster Groves City Employee Recreation and Fitness Pass (self or family membership)
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Webster Groves values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
What you’ll do - Key Responsibilities
- Review and audit accounts, cash receipts, payroll & other accounting records and transactions
- Review, prepare and enter journal entries for recording in the accounting system
- Reconcile financial ledgers & bank records
- Create financial statements & reports, general and subsidiary ledgers (and supporting schedules)
- Research and resolve discrepancies
- Reconcile taxes withheld, prepare monthly and quarterly government reporting
- Assist with the annual audit
- Oversee the annual business licensing process
You Have (Knowledge & Abilities):
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years of governmental accounting experience
- Ability to pass an extensive background check
- Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel
- Tyler Technologies experience a plus
What sets you apart
- Love for numbers and solving problems
- Experience in a professional team
- Excellent communication skills