Job Status
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Summary
Performs a wide variety of highly technical financial tasks under the general direction of the Finance Director. These tasks include, but are not limited to financial reporting, budgeting, cost/benefit analysis, funding alternatives, operational reviews and special projects, as assigned. Supervises accounting clerks and support staff.
Page Range
Annual: $63,897.60-$93,828.80
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential functions may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by an employee in this role; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budget and long-term financial planning including revenue and expenditure forecasting.
- Accountable for recording the cost of newly acquired fixed assets and construction projects and their disposition in the Fixed Asset Software.
- Participates in the annual external audit including preparing year end schedules and journal entries. Prepares audit work papers and coordination with auditors on audit procedures.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and journal entries.
- Manages credit card programs by receiving and reviewing statements, matching entries with daily deposits and finalizing work sheets.
- Handles accounting procedures for federal, state and local grants.
- Ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met.
- Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures with all city departments.
- Prepares bank reconciliations and is responsible for reviewing daily cash balances and making appropriate transfers.
- Coordinates activities with other departments handling problems and streamlining information.
- Reviews data submitted by departments for accounting transactions and addresses abnormalities or departures from policy with appropriate levels of City Staff.
- Enters and reviews payroll and prepares payroll reports.
- Reviews and updates purchasing procedures and reviews purchase orders for compliance.
- Educates other department in correct accounting procedures and policies.
- Performs internal audits of internal controls, petty cash and other procedures and policies.
- Provides backup for critical tasks performed by the Finance Director.
- Regular attendance and punctuality are an essential function of this job.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP), procedures, internal controls and financial forecasting techniques.
- Knowledge of Accounting theory, principles and practices, and their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions and problems in municipal government accounting functions.
- Ability to implement and administer computer accounting systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to organize and work independently.
- Proven skills in 10-key by touch and use of computers and on-line systems.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and personnel management.
Education, Experience, Certification
- Must have High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Associate Degree in Accounting
- Bachelor Degree (with Accounting major), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) or 5-7 years of experience in municipal government finance preferred.