CLASS DEFINITION:
This classification is distinguished by the highly responsible and complex accounting and investment work performed withminimum direction. The incumbent works with independence on work projects, in meeting deadlines, and with confidentialand privileged information.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished by the highly responsible and complex accounting and investment work performed withminimum direction. The incumbent works with independence on work projects, in meeting deadlines, and with confidentialand privileged information.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Finance Director/City Treasurer and directly supervises technicaland clerical staff.

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Assist in the development and implementation of the Department’s goals, policies, and priorities relating to accounting and revenue.
• Coordinate and assist with preparation of the City's Tax Measure Oversight Committee, City Council reports, and presentations.
• Supervises the City’s accounting, accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Develops, maintains, and evaluates accounting systems and internal control procedures and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate and conduct the fiscal year-end closing, including reviewing general ledgers, revenues, expenditures, grant funds, capital asset additions and deductions, accruals in proprietary funds and long-term debt additions and reductions, prepare the Governmental Accounting Standards Board adjustments and close general ledgers.
• Research, analyze, and prepare reports with recommendations on a variety of matters pertaining to the Finance Department.
• Prepare the City’s monthly, quarterly, and annual County, State, and Federal financial reports.
• Project cash flow; forecast revenues; anticipate debt service payment; estimates fund balances; maintain pooled investment and long-term debt records.
• Coordinate the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Assist with the preparation of the City’s annual operating budget, mid-year budget, and 20-year fiscal forecast;transfer of funds; review budget expenditures and revenues.
• Coordinate annual audits with external auditors.
• Oversee and approve journal entries recorded in the accounting system.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for staff; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate employee performance evaluation and work product, methods, and procedures.
• Attends leadership, management, supervisory, and financial training to stay abreast of industry best practices
• Respond to inquiries from other City staff, other agencies, and the public concerning regulations, procedures, records, fees, rules, rates, vendors, and accounts.
• Prepare and update the monthly investment report.

OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES:

• Supervise the Purchasing Division in the absence of the Finance Director/City Treasurer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.