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Description
Job Summary: To perform professional accounting, analysis, and maintenance of budget, revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities, fund equities, and other financial records; to conduct audits and perform special projects; to assist in budget preparation and revenue estimates; and to perform related work as required.
The current vacancy is within the Revenue and Recovery section of the Finance Department that oversees accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment processing, delinquency management, and coordination of collection and recovery efforts.
Note: Candidates whose applications demonstrate education and experience most closely aligned with the position will be invited to participate in a written examination, tentatively scheduled for March 19, 2026.
Essential Functions: Prepare, analyze, and reconcile a variety of financial statements; prepare and review bank reconciliation for the City’s accounts. prepare financial reports for local, state, and federal agencies; download reports from the City's financial systems; may enter project accounting transactions; may perform online system payment reconciliations and merchant fee analysis; review invoices; reclassify journal entries; assist in implementation of financial systems and system updates; subject matter expert in financial system processes and procedures; review monthly investment reports; prepare and record special transaction reports and journal entries. Implement internal controls to ensure the accuracy of fixed asset records; conduct departmental or business audits and prepare reports regarding findings; review City and other related entities’ audit reports; assist in special projects as assigned; develop and recommend improvements to expedite work and improve accuracy; assist in budget preparation and revenue estimates; review records of original entries; post transactions to general ledger; may oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions; prepare correspondence and memorandums as needed; provide information to other City departments and outside agencies that require the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, laws, rules, and procedures; organize and maintain various files; type correspondence, reports, forms, and other financial documents; exercise discretion in dealing with confidential matters and perform with a great deal of autonomy; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service; and perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major course work in accounting, finance, or related field and one year of responsible accounting experience, preferably with a government agency.
How to Apply: To be considered, applicants must submit a City Application by 12:00 p.m. on March 13, 2026. Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e-mail.
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