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General Summary Under supervision of the City Administrator, the finance director serves as the chief financial advisor and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the City's financial accounting and general ledger reporting. Establishes and ensures compliance with the City's financial policies and procedures. Prepares timely month-end and year-end closing processes of financial and tax information. Coordinates and develops quarterly and annual financial reports, in compliance with the governmental accounting and auditing and financial reporting standards. Coordinates annual audit, prepares the City's operating budget, prepares and reviews journal entries, prepares monthly bank reconciliations, performs bi-weekly payroll and performs any related work required. Oversees utility billing, accounts payable and accounts receivables activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare Monthly Council Presentations Prepares City Annual Budget and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Analyze and reconcile various general ledger accounts including but not limited to accounts receivable and accounts payable Prepare monthly bank reconciliations Ensure proper and timely payment to City vendors Proper account coding, and correcting data entry Post batches to the general ledger Responsible for bi-weekly payroll for all employees and contractors Responsible for month-end closing, making sure all transactions are posted accurately Implement current and new accounting policies and procedures as needed Other duties as required to ensure efficient and effective operations Must understand and display servant leadership as well as fiduciary responsibilities to citizens tax dollars and fees Manages the City's fixed assets and policy Updates and monitors the

City's Fee Schedule Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications Two years progressively responsible municipal finance work or any equivalent combination of education and experience to be determined by the employer
• Certified Government Finance Officer or certification in process preferred
• Bachelor s degree in accounting is preferred but not required Experience with Incode Tyler ERP preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Considerable knowledge of governmental accounting practices and best practices for government accounting
• Considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems
• Considerable knowledge of municipal finance and fiscal planning
• Ability to supervise staff
• Extensive skills in preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports
• Ability to apply analytical and interpretive skills to problem-solving
• Ability to read and understand financial data and principles of accounting
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials and the public

Operate necessary equipment including a personal computer, a 10-key calculator, and other standard office equipment Physical demands and working environment Work is performed primarily in a professional office setting within City Hall Requires prolonged sitting, computer use, and occasional lifting of files or office materials Frequent interaction with the public, elected officials, and regulatory agencies