REPORTS TO: Director of Office Services

GENERAL DUTIES: Reports to Director of Office Services and has direction by the City Administrator. This position is also subject to legislative direction by the Cudahy Common Council and Finance Committee. This position is involved with fiscal planning and responsible for accounting and controls by providing financial statements, analytical reports, cost studies, budgetary controls, and related managerial information; and performs related work.

Responsible for accurately maintaining and balancing all City and Enterprise fund financials. Maintain and create entries for reconciliation of all general ledger accounts.
Execute policies, rules, and regulations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the departments.
Develop and recommend to the Director of Office Services fiscal and accounting policies and practices that will ascertain, maintain, and continually improve the City’s financial position.
Assist the Director of Office Services in budget preparation for operations, capital equipment, and capital improvements. Assist department managers in the preparation of annual budgets and provide statistical data as requested. Confer with the Director of Office Services and department managers regarding their budgets.
Direct the planning and maintenance of schedules for all accounting, investments, and related reports in accordance with municipal requirements.
Assist auditors in performing the annual review by providing up-to-date information as required for all accounting functions, researching information pertinent to financial statements or audit reviews.
Assist in development and recommendations of an insurance program for the adequate protection of the City’s properties, funds, securities, and other municipal exposure to liability, and ensures that the City is properly reimbursed when losses arise.
Work with the Treasurer to invest City funds at the most advantageous rates and conditions and gives advice relating to municipal bond issues.
Assist with developing and prescribing work methods and procedures to be followed by employees of the Clerk/Treasurer department.
Perform all duties of Finance Clerk as prescribed by Wisconsin Statutes and or by all City ordinances.
Supervise the City’s purchasing program which provides centralized services to most City departments.
Works closely with the Account Clerk to reconcile City Financials, maintaining segregation of duties.
Consult with City of Cudahy audit firm Baker Tilly and/or Ehlers regularly to maintain proper financial procedures.
Ability to provide documentation of/or to become and maintain a status of Wisconsin Certified Municipal Treasurer through the Municipal Treasurers Association Wisconsin.
In the event a vacancy occurs, the Finance Clerk may be required to perform all duties prescribed in Wisconsin Statutes 62.09(10).

Associate degree in accounting and/or financial management from an accredited college or university required. Comparable experience may also qualify.
Minimum of five years of experience in municipal accounting and financial management in a progressively responsible supervisory and/or administrative position.
Working knowledge of and the ability to work within GASB (Government Accountability Standards Board) requirements.
Working knowledge of and the ability to work within the PSC (Public Service Commission) Utility fund requirements.
Attend state association sponsored conferences/classes for continuing education.
Thorough knowledge of modern accounting principles and principles of administration and supervision.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete accounting reports, and to prepare clear and detailed reports and records.
Considerable ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others in an efficient and economical manner, maintaining departmental discipline in a teamwork atmosphere.
Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships.
General knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal laws relating to financial operations of the City of Cudahy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:

Standing, walking, sitting and stooping.
Kneeling, crouching, climbing, bending and twisting.
Reaching, feeling, talking and hearing.
Far vision at 20 feet or further, and near vision at 20 inches or less, corrected or uncorrected.
Lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling: 10 lbs. or less; on occasion, 20-40 lbs.
Handling, grasping and fingering: filing, typing, writing, etc.
Normal range hearing in normal office environment, corrected or uncorrected.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUIPMENT USED: Calculator, adding machine, copy machine, PC, fax machine, printing equipment, multi-line telephone, recording equipment and postage machine.

AGE: 18 years of age or older.

WORK HOURS: Full – time 40 hours per week Monday through Friday. Generally, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Remote work hours on a city issued device may be available upon approval by the Director of Office Services.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCY: Applicants must be United States citizen

BENEFITS: Wisconsin Retirement Fund, health, life and disability insurance, sick days, holidays, vacations. This is a non–union, non-exempt position. Wages are determined by the Common Council on an annual basis based on performance and skill.

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