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About the Department
Assists in the analysis, development, research and maintenance of financial records and ledgers; prepares related statements and reports; reviews requisitions, computes costs, and allocates charges; supervises clerical staff in performing the more routine accounting tasks; performs related work as required.
Position Duties
Assists in the preparation of the City's and/or departmental budget and Capital Improvement Plan; prepares and/or reviews monthly, quarterly and annual statements and reports of actual and forecasted revenue and expenditures.
Analyzes and reconciles accounting records and ledgers to determine method of allocating revenue and expense; investigates doubtful entries and checks balances.
Uses a computer to generate on-line reports, special analyses and summaries and to perform accounting entries. Researches transactions and recommends solutions.
Participates in the opening of the books at the beginning of the fiscal year and assists in preparing closing statements at the end of the fiscal year.
Prepares material information as needed for application, management and reporting for grants.
Reviews contracts and resolutions prior to council approval. Reviews reports and verifies correctness of interface(s) to the financial system.
Prepares cost analysis statements; may be responsible for developing and monitoring cost accounting records.
May supervise clerical employees in the maintenance of ledgers, posting and balancing accounts and other less difficult bookkeeping work.
May review requisitions, invoices and purchase orders; verify cost figures; prepare and process budget adjustments and journal entries.
Assists with special projects such as the update of the Master Fee Schedule.
Assists in the overall preparations for the annual audit. Prepares schedules, records adjustments and maintains supporting documentation in support of the annual financial report.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field that must have included course work in accounting. Experience in governmental or fund accounting preferred.
Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures that applies to commercial, cost and budgetary and encumbrance accounting.
Ability to analyze budgetary problems and make recommendations.
Ability to analyze and sort raw data and to prepare reports and charts.
Ability to formulate and install standard and special accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records by computer and manually.
Ability to work in a computerized environment with on-line entry.
Ability to communicate effectively in both a verbal and written format.
Ability to meet the physical, mental and visual standards of the job.
Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public, departmental officials and others.
Other Qualifications
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver’s License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration. Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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