City of Callaway, FL
Summary:
This is professional work in accounting, finance, and record keeping. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the City Manager. Work involves oversight of the financial and accounting system controls and standards and ensures timely financial statistical reports for management. Directs budget, financial analysis, accounting practices, and reports. Analyzes and interprets financial data and recommends changes to improve systems and financial performance. Reviews and verifies records, compliance with standards, policies, and procedures. Develops internal audit procedures. Posts, verifies, and reconciles accounts payable, accounts receivable sub-ledgers, expenses, and other ledger accounts on a monthly basis. Supervises the Finance Department, payroll, and purchasing operations. Effective working relationships with auditors, financial institutions, government agency personnel, city personnel, and the general public are a necessary requisite for this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Finance: Supervises, organizes, and directs all activities of the Finance Department. This includes the assignment, coordination, review, and evaluation of the work of subordinates. Maintains communication with management and department heads, providing relevant fiscal information. Responsible for general ledgers, trial balances, financial reports, and balance sheets on a monthly basis. Formulates and recommends accounting policies to the City Manager. Maintains the City's system of accounts and keeps books and records on all transactions and assets. Provides assistance to the City Manager and department heads in the preparation and/or modification of a fiscal year budget. Prepares annual resolutions relevant to the fiscal-year budget, as well as any modifications to the same. Reviews accounts payable reports and audits accounts payable information for accuracy and compliance with City policies, procedures, and guidelines. Reconciles various ledgers and accounts. Prepares adjusting journal entries to reports and accounts. Monitors various financial activities. Prepares monthly and annual reports for evaluation by management and department heads. Prepares revenue forecasts, balance sheets, expense-to-date reports, and other financial reports Monitors and reviews city funds for investment and prepares recommendations to City Manager. Balances and reconciles City accounts on a monthly basis. Acts as liaison with the independent auditor in preparation for end-of-year audit. Reviews City fixed assets for accuracy and compliance with City guidelines and policies, and procedures. Performs related work as required by the City Manager. Oversees payroll and purchasing operations. Perform other duties assigned. Management Criteria:
Under the direct supervisory control of the City Manager, and within the framework of governing federal, state, and local laws, and policies and procedures established by the City Commission, the Finance Director exercises considerable latitude and independence in the organization and direction of the department, as well as planning and performing individual activities. Activities are monitored by the City Manager for compliance with established internal policies and procedures to ensure inter-municipal coordination and cooperation. Work is reviewed for soundness of professional accounting/bookkeeping principles, procedures and practices, and for effectiveness with subordinates, supervisor, and the general public. Work is subject to review for quality and timeliness of completed projects, effectiveness of personnel and programs management, and general reaction of the public to the services rendered. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, practices, and their application to the accounting system. Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relative to accounting and financial records. Ability to think conceptually, observe and evaluate financial trends, analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and prepare comprehensive reports. Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the work of subordinates. Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Ability to gain and retain effective working relationships with financial institutions, independent auditors, city employees, and the general public. Ability to work on many projects at the same time in a dynamic and rapidly growing community. Knowledge of GASB-34 and other current Governmental Accounting Principles. Familiarity or experience with investment banking and municipal software. Minimum Qualifications:
This is a professional supervisory position that will require coordination of multidepartmental financial records, including preparation of the annual budget(s) with responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other ledger accounts. A minimum of five (5) years of skilled accounting experience; governmental accounting experience preferred. Advanced computer spreadsheet and computerized accounting skills. Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university preferred. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, five to ten (5-10) years of experience in municipal or governmental accounting may be substituted.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office or conference room setting. Work requires some exertion such as crouching, bending, stooping and reaching; and lifting of light to moderately heavy items. Work requires average physical agility and dexterity.
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 moderate.
This is professional work in accounting, finance, and record keeping. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the City Manager. Work involves oversight of the financial and accounting system controls and standards and ensures timely financial statistical reports for management. Directs budget, financial analysis, accounting practices, and reports. Analyzes and interprets financial data and recommends changes to improve systems and financial performance. Reviews and verifies records, compliance with standards, policies, and procedures. Develops internal audit procedures. Posts, verifies, and reconciles accounts payable, accounts receivable sub-ledgers, expenses, and other ledger accounts on a monthly basis. Supervises the Finance Department, payroll, and purchasing operations. Effective working relationships with auditors, financial institutions, government agency personnel, city personnel, and the general public are a necessary requisite for this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Finance: Supervises, organizes, and directs all activities of the Finance Department. This includes the assignment, coordination, review, and evaluation of the work of subordinates. Maintains communication with management and department heads, providing relevant fiscal information. Responsible for general ledgers, trial balances, financial reports, and balance sheets on a monthly basis. Formulates and recommends accounting policies to the City Manager. Maintains the City's system of accounts and keeps books and records on all transactions and assets. Provides assistance to the City Manager and department heads in the preparation and/or modification of a fiscal year budget. Prepares annual resolutions relevant to the fiscal-year budget, as well as any modifications to the same. Reviews accounts payable reports and audits accounts payable information for accuracy and compliance with City policies, procedures, and guidelines. Reconciles various ledgers and accounts. Prepares adjusting journal entries to reports and accounts. Monitors various financial activities. Prepares monthly and annual reports for evaluation by management and department heads. Prepares revenue forecasts, balance sheets, expense-to-date reports, and other financial reports Monitors and reviews city funds for investment and prepares recommendations to City Manager. Balances and reconciles City accounts on a monthly basis. Acts as liaison with the independent auditor in preparation for end-of-year audit. Reviews City fixed assets for accuracy and compliance with City guidelines and policies, and procedures. Performs related work as required by the City Manager. Oversees payroll and purchasing operations. Perform other duties assigned. Management Criteria:
Under the direct supervisory control of the City Manager, and within the framework of governing federal, state, and local laws, and policies and procedures established by the City Commission, the Finance Director exercises considerable latitude and independence in the organization and direction of the department, as well as planning and performing individual activities. Activities are monitored by the City Manager for compliance with established internal policies and procedures to ensure inter-municipal coordination and cooperation. Work is reviewed for soundness of professional accounting/bookkeeping principles, procedures and practices, and for effectiveness with subordinates, supervisor, and the general public. Work is subject to review for quality and timeliness of completed projects, effectiveness of personnel and programs management, and general reaction of the public to the services rendered. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, practices, and their application to the accounting system. Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relative to accounting and financial records. Ability to think conceptually, observe and evaluate financial trends, analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and prepare comprehensive reports. Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the work of subordinates. Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Ability to gain and retain effective working relationships with financial institutions, independent auditors, city employees, and the general public. Ability to work on many projects at the same time in a dynamic and rapidly growing community. Knowledge of GASB-34 and other current Governmental Accounting Principles. Familiarity or experience with investment banking and municipal software. Minimum Qualifications:
This is a professional supervisory position that will require coordination of multidepartmental financial records, including preparation of the annual budget(s) with responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other ledger accounts. A minimum of five (5) years of skilled accounting experience; governmental accounting experience preferred. Advanced computer spreadsheet and computerized accounting skills. Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university preferred. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, five to ten (5-10) years of experience in municipal or governmental accounting may be substituted.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office or conference room setting. Work requires some exertion such as crouching, bending, stooping and reaching; and lifting of light to moderately heavy items. Work requires average physical agility and dexterity.
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 moderate.