An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
Exempt Un der administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the activities and programs of the Finance Division of the Administrative Services Department; provides expert, professional assistance to City Management staff on financial, accounting and related matters; performs related work as assigned. May serve as Finance Director if so designated by the City Manager. The incumbent in this position will work a City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays, with alternating Fridays off. This is an At-Will (Unclassified/Unrepresented/MV) position. Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be referred to the hiring department. (Applicants who fail to fully complete the on-line application/supplemental questionnaire will be subject to rejection.) Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting. This single position class manages the City's Finance Division, which includes Treasury, Billing and Collections and Accounting. The incumbent is responsible for formulating policy, developing goals and objectives, supervising staff, administering the division's annual budget and directing the day-to-day operations of the Finance Division. Assignments allow for a high degree of administrative decision making in their execution. Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Finance Division; prepares and administers the Division's budget. Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff; selects personnel and provides for their training and professional development; interprets City policies to employees. Provides professional assistance to members of City departments on finance and related matters in areas of responsibility. Formulates and implements policies, procedures and systems pertaining to financial record keeping, controls and reporting; provides comprehensive financial management services and solves varied accounting and collection problems. Analyzes revenue generating and cost reducing proposals for City programs and prepares revenue projections. Secures financing packages utilizing tax exempt financing; manages the City's investment portfolio including daily investments as well as long-range investment policies. Directs the design and implementation of an automated and integrated financial accounting system; organizes and administers effective accounts receivables and payables reporting and collection procedures. Conducts or directs financial and other studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations. Directs the collection of assessed taxes, fees and charges from City businesses, property owners and residents. Makes presentations of City financial status and operations to the City Council; represents the City in meetings with governmental agencies, professional and business organizations. Monitors developments related to finance and accounting matters; evaluates their impact upon City operations and financial programs and recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
Knowledge of :
Principles and practices of general, fund, and government accounting, including financial statement preparation and methods of financial reporting; Principles and practices of business computer user applications; Applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations; Organizational planning techniques, including staffing goals and objectives and work standards developments; Laws regulating the investment of public funds; Administrative principles and practices including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation and employee supervision. Skill in : Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of assigned staff; Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development; Planning, organizing and directing a wide variety of financial, data processing, insurance and purchasing programs and activities; Evaluating financial and other data and programs and providing recommendations for improvements; Interpreting, explaining and applying City, State and Federal laws regulating City financial accounting, reporting and record keeping, investment of funds and borrowing; Developing and implementing financial, audit and systems procedures and controls; Evaluating the earning potential of tax-exempt investments and directing investment activities; Preparing clear, concise and complete financial statements, reports and other written materials; Exercising sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines; Representing the City effectively in contacts with governmental and regulatory agencies, outside consultants and counsels, and business and professional groups.
Other Requirements :
Must possess a valid California driver's license. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills outlined above is: Equivalent to graduating from a four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field and four years of management or supervisory experience in accounting or financial management, preferably in a public agency or governmental setting.
