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This position manages the City's accounting department while supervising accountants, payroll, and accounting supervisors to ensure accuracy in financial records.  Prepares financial reports and analyses for the finance director and council, advising on finances and potential policy or procedural implementations. Coordinates with external auditors for the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit report, maintains the integrity of the City's financial system and general ledger, and recommends improvements to meet Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reviews, analyzes, and recommends improvements to accounting, reporting, and recording methods and procedures to ensure the City meets Generally Accepted Accounting Principal guidelines.
• Directs fiscal accounting studies. Oversees the City's treasury, payroll, accounts payable, capital assets, and grant monitoring functions.
• Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Oversees the disbursement of all moneys and controls expenditures. 
• Provides advice on financial implications and fund availability of items in Council reports. Participates in negotiations and meetings with outside individuals such as consultants or private service providers.
• Participates in data processing procedures related to automated accounting systems or systems that affect the general ledger. Provides necessary testing and support.
• Monitors cash flow, manages banking relationships, and optimizes financial processes.
• Prepares financial statements, management reports, and budget forecasts.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS

Experience: 

 Five (5) years of experience in governmental accounting, auditing, or related experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience. 

Education: 

 Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications: 

• Certified Public Accountant; must be certified within 12 months of hire.