City of Sugar Hill recently issued the following announcement.
POSITION TITLE: Finance & Accounting Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Administration, City Hall
REPORTS TO: Finance Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is an entry level position responsible for the general accounting and financial activities of the City including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Cash Receipts and Budget Maintenance as well as other financial activities. The work involves extensive computer software knowledge including Microsoft Office programs along with strong accounting skills.
POSITION DUTIES:
Prepares daily deposits.
Payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable
Maintenance and retention of financial records
Purchasing and purchase orders
Reviews invoices, codes account numbers and matches with packing slips, receipts and/or purchase orders
Verifies availability of budgeted funds to cover invoices/bills
Assists with budget preparation and distribution of monthly/annual budget reports
Conducts monthly reconciliation of miscellaneous AP statements, City credit card statements, merchant statements, employee expense reports and monthly fuel bills
Reviews account codes and makes journal entries
Prepares and posts data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs, verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections as necessary
Verifies and enters revenues into the proper financial account by making appropriate journal entries
Makes bank deposits in person
Other general financial duties
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but any combination of education and experience in a governmental or related position is acceptable
Considerable experience in assisting key staff members
Experience in office management
Any equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of business English, grammar, math and accounting skills
Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, equipment, and standard clerical procedures
Knowledge of or ability to learn the department’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including the Code of Ordinances of the City, Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
Knowledge of basic accounting principals and procedures
Skill in the operation of a computer, calculator, scanner, printer, copier, fax and all other office equipment
Ability to train and become knowledgeable of proprietary property tax bill and occupation tax billing, utility billing and finance software packages
Extensive computer knowledge to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) software
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and maintain accurate records
Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
Ability to maintain alphabetical and chronological files
Ability to work independently without specific instruction
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public sometimes in difficult and trying situations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the general public, providing excellent customer service skills both externally and internally
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is mainly sedentary but may require walking, standing, stooping, reaching and carrying of light items such as papers, files, books and journals.
Visual and hearing skills are necessary.
Must be able to communicate.
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