Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant City of Paramount - 3.7 Paramount, CA Job Details Part-time $25.23 - $30.66 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Full Job Description JOB The City reserves the right to limit the applications considered to the first 100 applicants.

This recruitment may close at any time; apply immediately.

THE CITYLocated in the gateway to the Los Angeles metropolis, the City of Paramount offers secure quality of life to its residents and a business-friendly attitude that has created a growing retail and services sector, with a thriving Downtown. Paramount's government is a stable, innovative, and financially conservative organization, and the City has continually invested in its infrastructure and emphasized code enforcement and assistance programs to help residents and businesses upgrade and maintain their properties. For these reasons, the City has a distinctive appearance that appeals to current and potential residents. For its employees, Paramount offers a family-friendly organization that places emphasis on lifework balance and flexibility. City leadership highly values the input and impact of each employee. Rather than work from the top-down, Paramount chooses collaboration, fostering a professional, respectful, and fulfilling work environment. CITY GOVERNMENTThe City of Paramount is operated by 7 departments: City Managers, Administrative Services; Planning; Public Safety; Public Works; Community Services, and Finance. With an operating budget of $78.2M, City population of 52,000, and covering 4.8 square miles, the City of Paramount is dedicated to providing fiscally responsible services that maintain a vibrant community that is Safe, Healthy, and Attractive! We value respect and ethical behaviors, adaptability, service excellence, and accountability. The City promotes innovation through teamwork, and providing effective, inclusive, and transparent public information and engagement.

THE POSITIONUnder direction, the Finance Assistant will perform moderately complex clerical accounting and financial recordkeeping duties in support of citywide finance, payroll and other financial related functions. The Finance Assistant will receive and process cash deposits; maintain data in computerized systems and prepare reports; provide reception for staff and visitors; and perform other related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Perform a variety of clerical accounting and recordkeeping duties in support of organizational payroll and finance functions; receive, verify, process, sort and file payroll or finance related forms and applications; maintain information in various automated systems.

Record, count and verify daily cash received from various city departments; prepare and make deposits. Establish and maintain standard filing systems for various auditable records and documents related to payroll, personnel and assigned activities.

Receive timesheets from various City departments and review for accuracy and completeness; enter timesheet information into an assigned computer system and verify balances; generate pre-defined reports and lists to find discrepancies; contact departments as needed to make corrections.

Process, input and/or verify vendor invoices, utility refunds and other documents as directed; review and reconcile credit card transaction statements with charges. Review and reconcile bank reports against debits and credits; prepare reconciliation reports. Communicate with personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues.

Provide office reception by greeting visitors, answering questions and/or referring to appropriate staff.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

PHYSICAL

DEMANDSWork is primarily performed in a standard office setting and requires: the use of standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; the ability to perform work that is primarily sedentary, although standing in and walking between work areas may be required; finger dexterity to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Environmental ElementsWork is primarily performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances; may require interacting with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental and City policies and procedures.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Completed application and resume must be submitted by the filing deadline listed above. Application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an invitation to the recruitment process. The selection process will include an oral interview and may include other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Paramount is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the examination components due to a qualified disability, you must inform the Human Resources Division at (562) 220-2155 at least 5 days in advance of testing date.