Assistant Finance Director
City of Burnet
- Burnet, TX
- $86,445-120,973 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintains accuracy of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
- Assists with month-end and quarterly closing processes, including monthly and quarterly reconciliations and reporting requirements.
- Prepares monthly bank reconciliations and related journal entries as assigned.
- Reviews accounts payable transactions for proper coding and compliance with City's purchasing policies.
- May process accounts receivable and payable and perform back up payroll duties as needed.
- Participates in the year-end audit process; compiles and prepares supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports as requested.
- Assists in the preparation and review of the annual budget.
- Assists in the preparation of the comprehensive annual financial report.
- Assists in development of and performs monthly internal control procedures to ensure a strong internal control environment.
- Monitors and reviews utility billing and collection efforts to ensure accurate recording of accounts receivable and revenue collection.
- Maintains a working knowledge of all Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system functionality and the Meter Data Management (MDM) system.
- Ensures all customer service interactions with the Utility Department staff are professional and courteous.
- Assists the Utility Department in handling customer inquiries or complaints.
- Monitors and oversees the day-to-day performance and tasks of the Utility Department staff and provides feedback as necessary for improvements.
- Maintains knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and any changes/updates that are disbursed, including Government Accounting Standards Board pronouncements.
- Assists with purchasing card program and unclaimed property processing.
- Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior in all interactions with external and internal customers.
- Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
- Demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity.
- Regular and punctual attendance is required.
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
- Knowledge of fiscal programs, governmental accounting, and budget control methods, policies, and procedures
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal policies, ordinances, laws, and regulations that are applicable to the duties of the position and ability to apply them appropriately.
- Proficient knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
- Proficient knowledge of advanced computerized accounting systems.
- Knowledge of budgeting procedures and formats.
- Knowledge of Utility Billing practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
- Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.
- Ability to lead a team and resolve conflicts effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to monitor performance of staff and provide effective feedback to develop staff members.
- Ability to address highly emotional customers or other stressful interactions professionally.
- Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory.
- Ability to work accurately with numerical detail.
- Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to present a professional appearance and conduct when representing the City.
- Ability to work cooperatively and productively with all individuals inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the public using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
- A four-year degree in accounting or a related field is required.
- 5-7 years of increasingly responsible accounting experience is required. Governmental accounting experience is preferred, but not required.
- CGFO certification must be obtained within 24 months of hire, or a reasonable time frame based on conference availability.
- CPA preferred but not required.
- Must be bondable.
- Valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license with an insurable record.
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