What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Northwest Educational Service District 189?
Description
Hiring Range $48,609.60 to $60,000.00 D.O.E.
The purpose of this position is to assist the Finance Director with the day-to-day administration of the Finance Department which maintains centralized accounts for the control of City assets; satisfies the City's financial obligations; centrally bills City receivables and maintains grant accounting records. Responsibilities include direction of a wide range of fiscal accounting studies; preparation of financial reports; maintenance of accounting records and fixed assets; performs journal entries and billing receivable operations; and direction of the operation and maintenance of the City's financial system.
Essential Functions
Provides assistance for other personnel by monitoring billing accounts and cash receipts; grant accounting; receivable; and cash reconcilement. Processes utility billings by adding and updating utility billing for customer records; assisting in the mailing of monthly bills; communicating with the Water Department regarding accuracy of data; and coordinating with other personnel to analyze account balances for monthly shutoff. Prepares financial reports by compiling various reports using several database systems; and assisting in preparation of yearly financial statements, fixed assets and journal entries. Processes daily cash receipts by posting receipts to various modules of the accounting system; tracking postings to reconcile with daily receipts; preparing daily bank deposits; and backing up the administrator as needed. Assists with budgets by using a personnel budgeting accounting system to enter salaries and benefit cost for City employees; and providing support to the director for annual budget.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance. Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in accounting to include one (1) year of government experience. Proficiency in spreadsheet programs and related finance software. Knowledge of budgeting process desired.
The City of Tolleson offers a total compensation package that includes vacation, holiday, personal and sick leave. Other benefit options include medical, dental, vision, standard life, pension, disability, deferred compensation, optional life and flex spending plans. The City pays 100% of employee benefits (medical, dental, vision and life insurance) and for an additional cost to the employee, family benefits are available.
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As of the date of your application, do you currently hold a Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance?
Do you have minimum one (1) year finance experience in governmental accounting?
Do you have experience with Utility Billing?
Describe your experience reconciling Cash and Investments using multiple funds.
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Do you have experience reconciling Fixed Assets?
Hiring Range $48,609.60 to $60,000.00 D.O.E.
The purpose of this position is to assist the Finance Director with the day-to-day administration of the Finance Department which maintains centralized accounts for the control of City assets; satisfies the City's financial obligations; centrally bills City receivables and maintains grant accounting records. Responsibilities include direction of a wide range of fiscal accounting studies; preparation of financial reports; maintenance of accounting records and fixed assets; performs journal entries and billing receivable operations; and direction of the operation and maintenance of the City's financial system.
Essential Functions
Provides assistance for other personnel by monitoring billing accounts and cash receipts; grant accounting; receivable; and cash reconcilement. Processes utility billings by adding and updating utility billing for customer records; assisting in the mailing of monthly bills; communicating with the Water Department regarding accuracy of data; and coordinating with other personnel to analyze account balances for monthly shutoff. Prepares financial reports by compiling various reports using several database systems; and assisting in preparation of yearly financial statements, fixed assets and journal entries. Processes daily cash receipts by posting receipts to various modules of the accounting system; tracking postings to reconcile with daily receipts; preparing daily bank deposits; and backing up the administrator as needed. Assists with budgets by using a personnel budgeting accounting system to enter salaries and benefit cost for City employees; and providing support to the director for annual budget.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance. Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in accounting to include one (1) year of government experience. Proficiency in spreadsheet programs and related finance software. Knowledge of budgeting process desired.
The City of Tolleson offers a total compensation package that includes vacation, holiday, personal and sick leave. Other benefit options include medical, dental, vision, standard life, pension, disability, deferred compensation, optional life and flex spending plans. The City pays 100% of employee benefits (medical, dental, vision and life insurance) and for an additional cost to the employee, family benefits are available.
01
As of the date of your application, do you currently hold a Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance?
- Yes
- No
Do you have minimum one (1) year finance experience in governmental accounting?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience with Utility Billing?
- Yes
- No
Describe your experience reconciling Cash and Investments using multiple funds.
05
Do you have experience reconciling Fixed Assets?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $48,610 - $60,000