FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

Location: City of Ithaca, NY
Department: Department of Public Works – Water and Sewer Division
Classification: Competitive
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CSEA Administrative Unit
Salary: $47,691 - $56,69

Position Description: This work involves responsibility for the independent performance of
responsible account-keeping procedures in maintaining and checking financial accounts and
records. The work requires decision making as to methods to be used and classification of records
and accounts. The incumbent is responsible for entering and retrieving information using
computer database/spreadsheet software

To view the complete job description, visit: Financial Management job description.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma and three (3) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid or volunteer
equivalent, maintaining financial accounts and records.

NOTE: Successfully completed college coursework in accounting, business administration or a
closely related field may be substituted for the required work experience, with thirty (30) credit
hours of college coursework in the above fields being equivalent to one (1) year of full-time work
experience. The coursework must have been completed at a college or university accredited by
a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S.
Department of Education and/or U.S. Secretary of Education. If an applicant’s coursework was
completed at an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the applicant
must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide
this service can be found at
responsible for payment of the required evaluation fee.

Appointment Status and Exam Requirement: This will be a provisional appointment pending the
results of a civil service examination to be scheduled at a later date. Permanent appointment will be
dependent upon the candidate's exam score.

Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.

Benefits: Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and CSEA Administrative Collective Bargaining Unitit.

Supplemental Information:

• Computers are available for use by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact the

• The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all

• The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the

Application Materials Required:
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City of Ithaca application 
Copy of high school transcript

Submit required application materials by March 12, 2025 to:

Attn: City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department

All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do not accept
paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications.

Ithaca is Gorges! We would love to have you on our team!

Issued: February 25, 2025