City of DeLand
Job Description
 
   
Pay Grade: E-2                                                                                    Dept: Finance
Exempt:  Yes                                                                                      Reports to: Asst. Finance Dir.  
SUMMARY:   This position performs administrative and professional work in accounting, auditing, revenue administration, tax and fee collection, debt management, and other financial activities. This position is responsible for the direct daily supervision of the Accounting Division, encompassing accounts payable, purchasing, grant administration, fixed asset accounting, enterprise accounting, budget preparation, cash management and all other governmental accounting as it relates to the City.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Finance Director.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 
 

• Supervises accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, and accounting.
• Operates computers and other office equipment.
• Coordinates accounting software issues.
• Supervises and monitors accounting records to ensure accuracy.
• Assists in implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements regarding financial reporting.
• Assists in preparing annual financial report and the annual budget.
• Assists independent auditors by providing needed information for completion of annual audit.
• Consults with and reviews the work of subordinates.
• Develops alternatives and changes in existing procedures and methods.
• Prepares, analyses, and reports on matters requested by the Assistant Finance Director.
• Performs specialized projects as assigned by the Assistant Finance Director.
• Reconciles monthly bank statements.

 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a major in accounting or finance is required. Also it is preferred that the individual has progressive experience in organizational financial planning and administration, focused in the local government environment. CPA or Master’s degree in appropriate field may substitute for some job experience. Some responsible supervisory experience is required.
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:  The applicant must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.  The applicant must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, governmental officials and the public.
 
 
REASONING ABILITLY:  The applicant must demonstrate ability to plan, organize, and direct people and other resources.  Independent judgment is exercised in the performance of specifically assigned responsibilities.
 
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 
 

• Thorough knowledge of the methods used in keeping governmental fiscal accounts and records; of office terminology, procedures, routine, and equipment.
• Good knowledge of modern governmental accounting practices.
• Ability to prepare fiscal reports.
• Requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and multiple priorities.
• Ability to supervise multiple staff and projects.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Ability to write in a clear and effective manner.
• Knowledge of the principles, underlying laws and regulations pertaining to City government.

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ADA:  The employee will work inside in an office environment, performing various finance tasks.
 
Lifting:                                   15-45 Pounds
Environment:                         Office/Indoor
Vision:                                    20/20 or Corrected to 20/100
Hearing:                                 Normal Noise Levels for Office Environment
 
* Class Descriptions are not intended to be restrictive.  The use of (or absence of) a particular illustration of duties shall not be held to exclude or limit the authority of a Department Head to assign other duties which are similar and related to work.