Controller

Pay Grade:            117

Job Code:              TBD

FLSA Status:         Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This person in this position manages and reviews day-to-day work of Senior Accounting Specialists and Accounting Specialists.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform monthly reconciliations and research discrepancies for all balance sheet and income statement accounts and prepare monthly report for the City Manager’s office
• Maintains and tracks the City’s cash and investment records
• Maintains and processes all city debt payments and maintain debt schedule
• Annually records entries related to depreciation, and prepares appropriate schedules as required for the external audit 
• Reviews monthly revenue report and ensures that they reconcile to General Ledger
• Monthly addition of capital assets and reconcile to General Ledger
• Provide external parties information dealing with City finances as needed
• Audit financial transactions and document accounting control procedures
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and

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• Conduct internal audits of inventory and fixed assets
• Complete annual filing of all compliance reports
• Posts or supervise posting of cash receipts to General Ledger
• Post various expenses to the general ledger such as, but not limited to health insurance expenses, postage inventory, fuel and parts inventory, and other similar expense activities. 
• Serve as main point of contact with preparation for the annual audit of the City's budgeted finances and accounts including preparation of the ACFR and assist with the budget document as needed.
• Serves as a liaison in responding to inquiries to facilitate the solution of routine accounting problems
• Maintains knowledge of current policies and procedures by reading memos, notices, and other literature, and by attending training sessions, meetings and conferences as required.
• Supervise the senior accounting specialist and evaluate employees in this position and serve as back up for this role
• Supervise the accounts payable accounting specialist, evaluate the is position and serve as a backup for this role
• Must be able to work some Saturdays during September/October
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or closely related field and (7) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree preferred. Must be able to work Saturdays and weeknights on occasion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Accounting software
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the department's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to pay close attention to details.
• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to understand and follow quickly and accurately oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and maintain accurate records. 
• Ability to work independently without specific instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the general public.
• Ability to maintain complex records.
• Ability to have good judgment, tact and professionalism.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 40 pounds, carrying, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, speaking, hearing, and seeing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT         

The work is typically performed in an office environment.