Salary Range: $86,628.00 - $116,100.00 Annually
This position reports to the Director of Finance/Administrative Services. Exercises supervision of Finance staff as assigned.
Supervise, monitor and participate in the day-to-day operations of assigned finance work unit(s), such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, utility billing, payroll, budget, collections and financial reporting.
Interpret and apply rules for assigned functions; prepare or direct the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliation, and related schedules and reports; prepare audit schedules and assist with year-end journal entries and annual reports.
Assist with financial audits; prepare financial reports according to federal and state rules, regulations and laws, City policies and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
Assist with the preparation of the Annual Budget. Coordinate with related departments on preparation of Internal Service charges to departments, oversee preparation of salary and benefits calculations for the budget year, and assist departments with entry of Maintenance and Operations budgets into Financial Software program.
Perform professional level finance work; conduct research and cost analysis for special projects as assigned; prepare recommendations and present reports.
Review accounts receivable and payable; invoice processing; process and review designated financial transfers; produce and distribute selected financial statements, financial summaries and management reports.
Review and oversee all aspects of payroll processing.
Maintains financial security by establishing and managing internal controls; ensures applicable positions comply with internal controls.
Serves as the Program Administrator for the financial software program and the online banking portal.
Resolve accounting discrepancies or procedural problems and respond to questions, ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; control program records for operational accountability; confers with and advises staff and program participants by providing advice, problem-solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of program goals and policy.
Participate in recruitment and hiring, and schedule, assign, monitor and evaluate work of staff; provide for and/or conduct staff development; establish work methods and standards; initiate corrective and/or disciplinary action and respond to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures.
Act on behalf of Finance Director in his/her absence.
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices; financial operations; automated business computing systems; governmental accounting and reporting requirements; purchasing, contract administration, billing and collection procedures; supervision principles and practices; standard office equipment, including a computer and related software.
Ability to:
Ability to review and verify financial data; prepare complex financial and statistical analysis and reports; supervise, motivate and evaluate staff; work with numbers and make mathematical calculations; apply specific procedures and detect errors in a record keeping system; conduct research and prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports; operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and the public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a directly related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional level accounting experience to include three (3) years working in a supervisory or lead role capacity. Experience in government accounting is highly desirable.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE AND/OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.