Comptroller
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Comptroller

Starting Salary: $67,311.14 / $32.3611/hourlyWork Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Weekends/Overtime as neededJob SummaryUnder the direction of the Finance Director performs and reviews routine accounting tasks, payroll administration, purchasing, revenue collection, and accounts payable and receivable functions.Essential Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.Supervises and assists in the preparation of monthly financial reports and the annual external financial auditReviews and assists in maintaining general and subsidiary ledgersAssists with reviewing bank account reconciliations and providing technical guidance to purchasing operations, payroll administration, accounts payable and account receivable process and cash management functionsAssists in recording and accurately reporting capital assetsPrepares intricate journal entries and assists in reviewing routine accounting transactionsResearches and collects data to ensure accurate accounting and reporting for grant administrationMonitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and various City, State and Federal regulationsSupervises the City's banking activitiesPrepares cash flow projections and monthly investment reports in accordance with the best practices and the City's guidelines and policiesEnsures that financial reporting is in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards, federal, state and municipal lawsEnsures processes and procedures are implemented and in place to promote effective financial operations and accurate and reliable financial reportingServes as representative of the Finance Department in the absence of the Finance DirectorMaintain work area in an organized and neat mannerQualificationsEducation & Experience GuidelinesAny combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:Education/TrainingBachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceMaster's Degree in Accounting or related field preferredExperienceSeven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting or finance with at least two (2) years managerial experienceLicenses or Certifications RequiredCPA certification preferredThe following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:Knowledge of:Accounting standards, accounting principles and conceptsFederal, state and municipal laws and regulations governing accounting, finance, purchasing and revenue collectionAbility to:Supervise employees in a professional environmentRead, comprehend, analyze and report on highly complex material related to financial, accounting, purchasing, cash management and payroll operationsEffectively use written communication to prepare forms, reports, memoranda, letters and document processes and proceduresEffectively use verbal communication to effectively interact with employees, supervisors, elected officials and the publicUtilize computer skills including software for word-processing, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, database utilization and other specialized accounting and financial softwareBuild and maintain relationships with employees, supervisors, elected officials, city, county, state and federal administrators and officialsWork from an administrative direction in terms of broadly defines goalsWork non-duty hours including weekend or holidays when necessaryPhysical Demands & Working EnvironmentThe conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.Environment: Work location will be indoors with potential for overnight travel to attend and participate in training, seminars and workshopsKey Working Relationship: Other Finance Department employees including Finance Director, Department Heads and Office Managers, City Council and City Management

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