Phenix City Fire / Rescue Services
Department:
Finance Date:
December 6, 2021 Supervisor:
Finance Director Job Title:
Comptroller Starting Salary:
$67,311.14 / $32.3611/hourly Date Needed:
ASAP Number of Employees Requested:
One Work Hours:
8 a.m. 5 p.m. Weekends/Overtime as needed Position Status:
Full-time Reason Needed:
Replacement Job Description
Job Title:
Comptroller Department:
Finance Location:
Municipal Building FLSA Status:
Exempt Code:
EAP-11 Reports to:
Finance Director Job Summary
Under the direction of the Finance Director performs and reviews routine accounting tasks, payroll administration, purchasing, revenue collection, and accounts payable and receivable functions. The 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 audit Reviews and assists in maintaining general and subsidiary ledgers Assists with reviewing bank account reconciliations and providing technical guidance to purchasing operations, payroll administration, accounts payable and account receivable process and cash management functions Assists in recording and accurately reporting capital assets Prepares intricate journal entries and assists in reviewing routine accounting transactions Researches and collects data to ensure accurate accounting and reporting for grant administration Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and various City, State and Federal regulations Supervises the Citys banking activities Prepares cash flow projections and monthly investment reports in accordance with the best practices and the Citys guidelines and policies Ensures that financial reporting is in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards, federal, state and municipal laws Ensures processes and procedures are implemented and in place to promote effective financial operations and accurate and reliable financial reporting Serves as representative of the Finance Department in the absence of the Finance Director Maintain work area in an organized and neat manner Qualifications
Education & Experience Guidelines Any 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/Training Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance Masters Degree in Accounting or related field
preferred Experience Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting or finance with at least two (2) years managerial experience Licenses or Certifications Required CPA certification
preferred The 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 concepts Federal, state and municipal laws and regulations governing accounting, finance, purchasing and revenue collection Ability to: Supervise employees in a professional environment Read, comprehend, analyze and report on highly complex material related to financial, accounting, purchasing, cash management and payroll operations Effectively use written communication to prepare forms, reports, memoranda, letters and document processes and procedures Effectively use verbal communication to effectively interact with employees, supervisors, elected officials and the public Utilize computer skills including software for word-processing, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, database utilization and other specialized accounting and financial software Build and maintain relationships with employees, supervisors, elected officials, city, county, state and federal administrators and officials Work from an administrative direction in terms of broadly defined goals Work non-duty hours including weekend or holidays when necessary Physical Demands & Working Environment
The 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 workshops Key Working Relationship:
Other Finance Department employees including Finance Director, Department Heads and Office Managers, City Council and City Management How to Apply
Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employees department head.) Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department: 1200 8th Avenue Phenix City, AL 36867 Ph: 334 448-2706 Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday Friday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Finance Date:
December 6, 2021 Supervisor:
Finance Director Job Title:
Comptroller Starting Salary:
$67,311.14 / $32.3611/hourly Date Needed:
ASAP Number of Employees Requested:
One Work Hours:
8 a.m. 5 p.m. Weekends/Overtime as needed Position Status:
Full-time Reason Needed:
Replacement Job Description
Job Title:
Comptroller Department:
Finance Location:
Municipal Building FLSA Status:
Exempt Code:
EAP-11 Reports to:
Finance Director Job Summary
Under the direction of the Finance Director performs and reviews routine accounting tasks, payroll administration, purchasing, revenue collection, and accounts payable and receivable functions. The 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 audit Reviews and assists in maintaining general and subsidiary ledgers Assists with reviewing bank account reconciliations and providing technical guidance to purchasing operations, payroll administration, accounts payable and account receivable process and cash management functions Assists in recording and accurately reporting capital assets Prepares intricate journal entries and assists in reviewing routine accounting transactions Researches and collects data to ensure accurate accounting and reporting for grant administration Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and various City, State and Federal regulations Supervises the Citys banking activities Prepares cash flow projections and monthly investment reports in accordance with the best practices and the Citys guidelines and policies Ensures that financial reporting is in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards, federal, state and municipal laws Ensures processes and procedures are implemented and in place to promote effective financial operations and accurate and reliable financial reporting Serves as representative of the Finance Department in the absence of the Finance Director Maintain work area in an organized and neat manner Qualifications
Education & Experience Guidelines Any 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/Training Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance Masters Degree in Accounting or related field
preferred Experience Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting or finance with at least two (2) years managerial experience Licenses or Certifications Required CPA certification
preferred The 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 concepts Federal, state and municipal laws and regulations governing accounting, finance, purchasing and revenue collection Ability to: Supervise employees in a professional environment Read, comprehend, analyze and report on highly complex material related to financial, accounting, purchasing, cash management and payroll operations Effectively use written communication to prepare forms, reports, memoranda, letters and document processes and procedures Effectively use verbal communication to effectively interact with employees, supervisors, elected officials and the public Utilize computer skills including software for word-processing, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, database utilization and other specialized accounting and financial software Build and maintain relationships with employees, supervisors, elected officials, city, county, state and federal administrators and officials Work from an administrative direction in terms of broadly defined goals Work non-duty hours including weekend or holidays when necessary Physical Demands & Working Environment
The 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 workshops Key Working Relationship:
Other Finance Department employees including Finance Director, Department Heads and Office Managers, City Council and City Management How to Apply
Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employees department head.) Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department: 1200 8th Avenue Phenix City, AL 36867 Ph: 334 448-2706 Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday Friday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents. #J-18808-Ljbffr