What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Coordinator position at City of Mesa?
There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Police Department. This recruitment will also be used to establish a Citywide list which may be used to fill future Citywide vacancies.
A Financial Coordinator is responsible for professional-level budget coordination, preparation, analysis, and supervision of the department’s accounting, purchasing, and special programs functions. Responsibilities include: performing advanced-level budget coordination, preparation, initial analysis, and administrative work; communicating, training, and assisting staff with budget and accounting procedures, projections, and philosophies; reviewing and verifying data and forms for accuracy; creating and managing comprehensive budget databases and spreadsheets to provide department reports; creating special reports for department personnel; maintaining department Chart of Accounts; analyzing and monitoring expenditures; researching problems and communicating with Financial Services; reviewing budget for revenue streams; and reconciling funds. Other duties include: supervising accounting and purchasing functions, which include approving Limited Purchase Orders (LPOs), Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs), and Invoices for Payment (IFPs); creating and updating department policies and procedures relating to accounting and purchasing practices; developing financial controls for systems and processes; providing development, training, and education to staff; and monitoring employee performance.
This class is distinguished from the Financial Specialist class by the broader scope and complexity of the budget and accounting duties. A Financial Coordinator is expected to use considerable initiative, independent judgment, and leadership when performing budget, accounting, and supervising duties. Work is performed under the general direction of a Fiscal Analyst or department director who reviews work through conferences, meetings, written reports, and results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, or a related field. Considerable (3 - 5 years) professional-level experience in budget preparation, finance, accounting, purchasing, or a closely related field.
Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date (by assignment). Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required (Police Department Assignment).
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of the assignment, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures (Police Department Assignment).
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, as well as governmental experience with a municipality or state agency, is preferred. One year of supervisory experience is also preferred. Additionally, experience with AMS Advantage (web-based accounting application) or database query is strongly desired.https://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4511.pdf
A Financial Coordinator is responsible for professional-level budget coordination, preparation, analysis, and supervision of the department’s accounting, purchasing, and special programs functions. Responsibilities include: performing advanced-level budget coordination, preparation, initial analysis, and administrative work; communicating, training, and assisting staff with budget and accounting procedures, projections, and philosophies; reviewing and verifying data and forms for accuracy; creating and managing comprehensive budget databases and spreadsheets to provide department reports; creating special reports for department personnel; maintaining department Chart of Accounts; analyzing and monitoring expenditures; researching problems and communicating with Financial Services; reviewing budget for revenue streams; and reconciling funds. Other duties include: supervising accounting and purchasing functions, which include approving Limited Purchase Orders (LPOs), Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs), and Invoices for Payment (IFPs); creating and updating department policies and procedures relating to accounting and purchasing practices; developing financial controls for systems and processes; providing development, training, and education to staff; and monitoring employee performance.
This class is distinguished from the Financial Specialist class by the broader scope and complexity of the budget and accounting duties. A Financial Coordinator is expected to use considerable initiative, independent judgment, and leadership when performing budget, accounting, and supervising duties. Work is performed under the general direction of a Fiscal Analyst or department director who reviews work through conferences, meetings, written reports, and results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, or a related field. Considerable (3 - 5 years) professional-level experience in budget preparation, finance, accounting, purchasing, or a closely related field.
Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date (by assignment). Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required (Police Department Assignment).
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of the assignment, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures (Police Department Assignment).
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, as well as governmental experience with a municipality or state agency, is preferred. One year of supervisory experience is also preferred. Additionally, experience with AMS Advantage (web-based accounting application) or database query is strongly desired.https://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4511.pdf
Salary : $64,739 - $92,983
