Fiscal Officer

• Work independently to manage the Village's financial functions and be solely responsible for creating and keeping the records and meeting all reporting deadlines of the Village in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Work as a team member with the mayor, council, Village administrator, Police chief, and officer to strategically direct the municipality.
• Resolve various complex financial issues while facing pending deadlines.
• The fiscal officer must be keenly aware of the financial position of the Village and communicate any issues regarding that position properly and in a timely manner to the mayor, Village council, Village administrator, and all other appropriate offices or others.
• Prepare all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required by law and distribute appropriate information to the mayor, Village council, and all other appropriate offices or committees.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality in handling sensitive information and records.
• Post all Village financial transactions to the Village's accounting systems.
• Serve as liaison to accounting system hardware and software vendors.
• Process and deposit funds received by the Village, disburse monies, balance bank statements, and manage funds in depositories as approved by the Village.
• Prepare financial transactions within the Village Council's approved budget, including issues of purchase orders, verification and payments of invoices, preparation of electronic funds transfers, and signing of checks.
• Process payroll including signing payroll checks or authorizing direct deposit, completion of payroll and employment records, financial and tax reports, retirement plans, unemployment and Bureau of Workers' Compensation data, and any employee benefits.
• Management of State, federal, and other grant funding sources to include reporting, disbursement and application etc.
• Provide information and assistance to representatives from Ohio's office of the Auditor of State during financial audits.
• Sign contracts involving financial obligations in accordance with the policies adopted by Village Council.
• Prepare annual budget and appropriations documentation in conjunction with the Mayor, Finance Committee, Village Administrator, Police chief, and create and file all appropriate budget documents with the Portage County Auditor in a timely manner.
• Attend Village Council and Finance Committee meetings, preparing minutes of Council meetings, maintain an accurate record of all Ordinances and Resolutions passed by Council and providing notice of meetings and legislation passed to the local newspaper of record.
• Comply with all public records requests and maintain said records per Village records retention Policies.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends in government accounting by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing networks and participating in professional organizations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Windham, OH 44288 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Windham, OH 44288: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,000 - $55,000