Posts and tracks for the City. Assists with annual budget and audit process. Maintains accounting and statistical records. Coordinates Finance Office coverage, and provides for cross-training, when needed. In the absence of the Finance Director, responsible for all financial affairs of the City as indicated by the charter.

ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure compliance with charter, GASB, and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepares submissions for state and federal grants and tracks reimbursements.
• Assists with system issues, month-end closings, and the budget process as required.
• Issue gas pump keys and billing by department.
• Performs daily cash-ups, verifies receipts, and makes bank deposits. Reviews discrepancies with customer service representatives and directs corrections.
• Reconciles accounts directly or reviews reconciliations performed by others. Follows through on required corrections.
• Keys in journal entries into the Accounting system.
• Reconciles checking accounts on a timely basis.
• Assist with receipting of taxes, business licenses, etc., when needed.
• Assists in Payroll when needed.
• Reconciles Insurance deductions monthly.
• Files liability insurance claims.
• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
• Performs Accounting and Bookkeeper duties.
• Maintains accounting and statistical records.
• Issues written and oral instructions, assigns duties, and examines work for accuracy, and conformance to policies and procedures when needed.
• Interprets policy and interacts with municipal officials, department heads, bank officers, and other members of the general public.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises employees in the Finance Department and indirectly responsible for the administration of all financial affairs of the City as per the City Charter, in the absence of the Finance Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience. Knowledge of fund accounting. Strong computer skills, including PC knowledge of MS Office utilizing MS WORD, EXCEL, or comparable word processing and spreadsheet packages. Experience working in a high-volume team environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk to hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.