Under the direction of the Finance Director, this position performs a wide variety of complex and professional accounting and fiscal policy compliance tasks. This position is part of a small inter-dependent team responsible for managing the City and Athens Economic Development Corporation budget and annual audit. Primary duties include preparation of the annual personnel budget, administering the payroll process, reconciling employer provided benefits and payment, preparing State and Federal returns including monthly sales tax, miscellaneous payroll return reporting, monthly retirement reporting, vendor 1099s. Serving as backup to the Finance Director for treasury and investment functions, this position assists with monitoring balances, reconciling bank statements, processing incoming receipts and managing accounts receivable across various funds. Supports the Finance Director as required for miscellaneous financial analyzing and special projects as needed.