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The position is open until filled, with priority review of candidates by Monday, April 28, 2025.
Position Summary:Performs duties necessary to maintain the activities and operations of the Accounting Division within the Finance Department. Responsible for managing all accounting functions including maintaining subsidiary and general ledgers, completion of the month-end and year-end close process, coordinating the annual audit process, maintaining the Citys fixed asset records, accounts payable, and other related accounting work.
Essential Functions
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Coordination and supervision of year-end audit and preparation of work papers to ensure completion of the annual comprehensive finance report, popular annual financial report and other annual reporting with the timeframe set by City policy.
Responsible for identifying and analyzing new GASB standards and ensuring timely implementation and incorporation into City financials and City accounting system.
Completion of timely monthly closings by the 15th of each month and responsible for journal entries affecting the general ledger for all funds and account groups.
Ensure accounting/accounts payable processes are properly performed in a timely manner.
Supervise balancing procedures for all detailed subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger on a monthly basis.
Maintenance and review of construction in progress projects and accounts and monthly reporting process.
Oversee and complete capital asset accounting and year-end work papers.
Assist in maintaining general ledger chart of accounts and user security within the Citys financial software system to ensure internal control and efficiency are continued.
Assist in the budget process of the Finance Department to include the preparation of the Accounting Division budget, development of action steps and SWOT analysis, and preparation of clear and accurate tables for the budget manual.
Monitor debt schedules and debt-related accounts to ensure they are prepared and maintained in accordance with debt covenants.
Complete update of information required for continuing disclosure requirements, and other reporting as needed.
With a high level of customer service, assist departments concerning their financial accounting and coding needs.
Conduct performance audits and review processes periodically to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of City operations as well as compliance to City policies.
Oversee the Citys mail room operations.
Assist with implementation of recommendations from the internal audit program.
Foster a climate of continued improvement and empowerment with staff.
Hire, train, and supervise assigned employees.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
Education:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with significant accounting coursework from an accredited college or university.
Experience:Five (5) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience including three years of supervisory experience. Municipal accounting experience preferred.
Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
Licenses and Certifications:Certification in public accountancy (CPA), advancedgovernmental accreditation, or advanced degree is highly desirable.
Conditions of Employment:Must submit to and pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug test.
Other Requirements:May be subject to a software skills test and administrative skills test. Must have an acceptable credit history.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Knowledge of:Generally accepted accounting practices and procedures (GAAP); Personal computers with proficiencies in use of all applicable software (i.e., Windows, Excel, Word, Access); Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration; Governmental accounting including preparation and creation of the annual comprehensive financial report and popular annual financial report.
Skilled In:Problem solving and analytical skills;interpersonal skills and the ability to develop good working relationships at various levels of the organization;innovative; detail-oriented; self-motivated; 10 key entries; reconciling payments; multi-tasking; organizing and analyzing invoices; showing consideration for and maintaining good relations with others; operating standard office equipment such as personal computer, calculator, and copier; accepting responsibility for his/her actions; performing work accurately and thoroughly; following instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing; being punctual and attending work regularly; and working effectively with people regardless of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran' s status, genetics, or job @type.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental poli
