Provides financial and accounting analysis to include but not limited to financial system budgeting processes, report writing and special projects for moderately complex functions. Plans, prepares and maintains the budget system and the capital improvement projects process. Assist with the annual city
wide budget and prepares complex financial models by utilizing the financial system products and tools. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Works with capital improvement project (CIP) managers to budget and account for CIP projects. Researches and recommends resource allocations to CIP projects. Prepares the ten-year CIP plan document. • Manages the financial process for the City-wide pay plan, including validation of number of employees and associated pay to forecast salaries and benefits. • Develops financial models for internal service funds to establish billing rate structures to the user departments. • Conducts and assists with research studies, feasibility studies, benchmarking studies cost/benefit analysis; makes projections from statistical data; prepares comprehensive e and detailed recommendations and reports. • Recommends options to track costs and/or revenues using the city's general ledger system. • Performs special projects as assigned. • Analyzes revenues and expenditures over multiple years in the preparation of budget questions as directed by the finance director or other budget team members. • Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, to include but not limited to, sales tax revenues, departmental expenditures and budget. • Prepares and updates the budget system to reflect new funds, programs, positions, and accounts. • Responds to financial and budget questions. Provides financial information and accounting support to departments for special projects. • Prepares journal entries and adjustments to the budget as requested. • Analyzes and audits special areas of the budget. This includes following the revenue collections from specific businesses or specific revenue types of revenue. • Enters all city departmental budget amounts into the cities financial systems budgeting module and assists the various departments to resolve any variances or issues. • Audits payroll system annually. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to governmental accounting. • Working knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures. • Demonstrates a respectful attitude towards customers and coworkers that promotes teamwork, open communication, and effective customer service. • Strong database and report writing tools skills, to develop ad-hoc reports as needed or requested for testing and analyzing data for reporting purposes and to ensure integrity of data. • Acts with the customer in mind, responds to requests promptly and provides effective services or solutions for customers. • Exercises appropriate level of initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of assigned authority. • Advanced knowledge of computer financial systems. • Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented in recommending for various software applications and other technical issues. • Strong computer software applications experience. • Experience in working within defined project schedules and deadlines. • Experience in working within strict timelines. • Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner. OTHER FUNCTIONS: • Other duties as required. --Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job-- SCOPE OF AUTHORITY: Receives general supervision under the direction of the assistant finance director. Plans own daily work activities and prioritize tasks. Some precedents and/or procedures exist. Is expected to handle different and specialized situations in the department or functional area Financial Accountability: Monitors sales tax payments and prepares financial statements and reports. Processes payments and receipts for all divisions within the finance department. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: The work environment/physical activities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels. Physical effort and activities include: occasionally operating a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from meetings and business locations; ability to talk or hear, and use of hands/fingers to handle, feel or manipulate objects constantly; frequent sitting; occasional standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms; visual acuity to focus on details at a close distance, and make general observations and inspections; frequent handling of object weighing up to 10 pounds, and up to 25 pounds occasionally. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and three (3) years practical accounting experience. A combination of equivalent education and experience will be considered. Demonstrated experience working with computer financial systems required. A minimum of two (2) years' experience required using database report writing tools. Experience working with Discoverer, Crystal, or similar report writing tools a plus. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Requires a high degree of confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications: MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED: Requires use of PC, 10-key, SQL tool, Discoverer, Oracle Financials software, Applications Desktop Integrator (ADI), Excel, Microsoft Word, and standard office equipment. The City's Core values are in every employee's individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values. Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City's values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City's policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143. Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community. Values: Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence. Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results
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