SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, supervises the Accounting Specialists of the Department of Administrative Services and assists in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

_ Oversees, prioritizes, assigns and reviews work of Accounting Specialists;

_ Conducts annual in-depth analysis of financial data and the preparation of appropriate journals and ledgers entry adjustments;

_ Monitors payroll, Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P) year end activities and automated system requirements;

_ Prepares audit confirmation letters and assists annual external auditors;

_ Prepares papers, schedules, records, and financial statements for Capital Projects, Debt Service, Employee Benefit Trust and Workers' Compensation Funds:

_ Reviews journal and ledger entries, payroll registers, labor distribution and financial reports and adjusts accordingly for accuracy, compliance and timeliness;

_ Reviews, revises and establishes policies and procedures for Accounting Division;

_ Reviews progress of projects and work assignments with assigned personnel, assists them in organizing resources, and mentors, coaches and evaluates their performance;

_ Prepares, allocates, distributes and monitors daily cash needs and invests funds as necessary;

_ Oversees and monitors rates for employee health, dental, life and vision insurance contracts;

_ Provides training to staff and City employees on financial processes, employee insurance benefits and appeal processes;

_ Resolves complex problems encountered in performance of work assignments;

_ Acts as Assistant Director of Administrative Services (Finance) in his or her absence;

_ Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

Knowledge of:

_ Federal, State, County and City rules, regulations, guidelines and ordinances related to General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB);

_ accounting, auditing, employment, insurance contract and purchasing practices and procedures;

_ supervision and administration practices and procedures;

_ research, analysis, interpretation, and implementation methods and techniques of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures;

_ risk management, banking, insurance benefits, cash management and investment portfolio administration practices and procedures;

_ operation of computer hardware, software and peripherals to enter, retrieve, research, and manage accounting, auditing, insurance, payroll and purchasing functions.

Continued on reverse

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS CONTINUED:

Skill in:

_ researching, analyzing, interpreting and resolving complex issues and problems;

_ supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff;

_ handling and prioritizing multiple assignments;

_ establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City departments, governmental entities, contractors and consultants.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Vision is required to perform and monitor essential functions, and to complete data entry. Occasional standing, bending, and stooping involved.

Work is performed in an office environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Auditing or related field and five (5) years' public accounting experience including two (2) years as a supervisor or manager or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: An employee in this class is required to live within fifteen (15) miles of the City limits, and within the United States.