Finance Officer

Department: Administration FLSA Status – Non-Exempt

Reports to: City Administrator Job level – Part-time

Pay based on experience.

General Purpose

Under direction, or as authorized by the City Administrator, performs a variety of complex professional, technical accounting and finance functions in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the City, working with the City Clerk.

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the City Administrator.

Essential Duties

Perform and coordinate aspects of the City’s accounting and finance-related functions

Prepare financial reports

Review city investment and cash flow management

Work with the external auditor in the yearly audit process, to include preparing for audit, reviewing accounts payable invoices, identifying accrual invoices, assisting in reconciling accounts, software entries, or other duties that would include this.

Assist with Accounts Payable, Assets, and Inventory

Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a finance position in municipal government. A high-school diploma or equivalent. A degree in municipal accounting and familiarity with the Government Finance Officers Association Practices preferred.

Accounting knowledge and problem-solving skills to resolve issues with minimum direct oversight.

Math abilities and detail-oriented, grammar and proofreading skills, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, ability to establish successful working relationships with employees and the public; work under pressure with frequent interruptions.

General computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and willingness to learn software applications, including accounting software.

Compose, type, and edit correspondence, reports, and other required material for accuracy and completeness.

Must be bondable.

Equipment Used

Computer (including work processing/spreadsheet software and accounting software), printers, calculators, phone system, scanner.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person