Essential Job Functions

Assist the Finance Director in administering the City’s financial affairs, serving as the principal source of knowledge on the proper application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and implementing new accounting pronouncements and standards. ordinances.
Manage accounting activities and supervise all accounting staff, ensuring all accounting activities are in accordance with established statutes, laws, and ordinances.
Prepare budget amendments for review by the Finance Director.
The Assistant Finance Director will be assigned to complete the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and coordinate with various City departments to ensure compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements.
Analyze federal and state grant revenues and expenditures for compliance with grantee financial regulations, analyze the Request for Proposal for audit services contract, and work closely with the Information Technology Department (ITD) to troubleshoot and maintain the financial module.
The Assistant Finance Director is responsible for supervising the various Accounting department functional areas which include Accounting, Grants, Payroll, Purchasing Accounts Payable, Property Accounting, Property Damage, Revenue and Receivables, Cash and Financial Reporting.
Develop and implement training for City department personnel regarding compliance with GASB requirements.
Review expenses versus budget, review the preliminary budget with department heads, and assist in managing budgetary thresholds.
Assist the Finance Director and City Manager with annual budget preparation, and work with all departments in the preparation of reports and schedules.
Prepare account analysis as required to evaluate departmental performance and efficiency.
Work with department heads to create estimates for capital improvement projects.
Present capital improvement projects to the Finance Director.
Prepare and review journal entries, direct pays, and wire transfers.
Implement auditor recommendations, ensuring that the City makes necessary changes to policy, procedure, or practice.
Assist the Finance Director with securing financing when necessary.
Produce monthly cash flow reports to the Finance Director.
Responsible for developing financial forecasting models and project revenue requirements.
Work directly with the Finance Director and City Clerk with contract administration and responsible for adherence to all contracts and agreements.
Respond to all governmental agencies and authorities, and request for information to include annual surveys.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university;
Must have a minimum of Five (5) years of professional experience in accounting and financial management; preferably from a governmental institution.
Or equivalent education, and/or experience; and
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices, and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding Federal, State, local, and private grants.
Knowledge of the general trends and current developments in public sector (governmental) accounting.
Knowledge of personal computers and computer software applications.
Skill in the evaluation of personnel.
Skill in the use of computer-based data information systems.
Skill in strategic and critical thinking.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in organization and time management.
Ability to understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with employees and the public.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to examine, interpret, and verify a wide variety of financial documents and reports.
Ability to conduct sound audits of financial records conduct detailed accounting studies and prepare reports.
Ability to prepare concise comprehensive reports, including necessary supporting documentation concerning accounting/financial activities.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, state and federal authorities, civic leaders, and the public.
Ability to plan, establish, assign, and coordinate priorities.
Ability to accurately forecast future financial conditions of the City government.
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; and to work effectively with the Mayor, City Council, City Manager; and professional staff members in City government.

Enterprise Culture

In support of our vision, our organizational culture works to maintain a safe and beautiful community and promote sustainable projects and activities. This is done by attracting and retaining a talented and diverse group of individuals who encompass our shared values through exceptional teamwork and collaboration, innovative thinking, a commitment to professional development, and community stewardship. What makes us unique is our harmonious work environment, forward-thinking, innovative, and non-restrictive approach toward successful service deliverables and outcomes. In turn, we offer a competitive and exceptional benefits package, flexible work hours, remote work opportunities, modern office work design, green space, a brand new public safety building, and a soon-to-come well space state-of-the-art City Hall.

Moral Character

The employee must possess and continue to maintain throughout the role a commitment to the (10) ten essential moral values that build character and instill positive and healthy interactions with others (Respect, honesty, compassion, education, not harming others, hard work, kindness, responsibility, courage, and gratitude). In addition to, the (5) five principles of autonomy, justice, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and fidelity.

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 frequently required to sit; talk, and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee sits in an office or computer room.

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