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Job Summary

Responsible for assisting the Finance Director, providing independent services and assuming financial responsibility in the absence of the director for the City of McPherson.

Job Competencies and Essential Job Functions

·       Performs monthly reconciliation processes, maintains cash reconciliation, assists with monthly budget transfers, and processes monthly billings

·       Processes and assists with journal entries as needed

·       Assists the Finance Director during annual audit including preparation of audit workpapers

·       Implements specialized accounting projects as they pertain to daily and monthly accounting activities

·       Calculates special assessments on capital improvement projects and prepares special assessments including internal documentation and tax roll spreadsheets for the County Clerk

·       Responsible for registration and issuance process of temporary notes, principal and interest schedules per individual owner

·       Supports the Finance Director in the administration of Note and Bond issues including post issuance compliance, bonded indebtedness and principal and interest schedules and payments

·       Administers Industrial Revenue Bonds including payment schedules and balances

·       Provides timely budgetary, financial, and accounting services to city administration and the Finance Director

·       Supports the keeping and balancing of the City’s fund ledgers and provides accurate financial reports for the City

·       Administers RCAP and NCHP programs including yearly rebates and reconciliations

·       Reviews Accounts Payable work product and serves as backup to A/P and P-Card process

·       Assists in the preparation of required quarterly reports

·       Supports the Finance Director in preparing the Annual City Budget and the completion of related documents

·       Files monthly sales tax returns, delivers bank deposits daily and maintains the City’s Accounting Policy and Procedure manual

·       Assists the City Administrator with RHID and MIH programs including preparation of purchase orders and tracking all CID/MIH/RHID/PILOT projects and provides financial data needed for reporting

·       Monitors compliance with tax regulations, budget compliance, and other accounting related functions.

·       Selects, supervises, directs, and evaluates staff

·       Handles employee concerns, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations

·       Enforces compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

·       Performs other duties as assigned

·       Complies with all organizational and departmental policies

·       Operates required equipment/tools

·       Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information (oral, written, or electronic)

·       Consistent and reliable attendance is required; employees must report to work regularly, on time, and in accordance with their assigned schedule

Position Requirements and Qualifications

Education / Experience requirements:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

·       Three years of similar or related experience

·       Previous audit field work, tax experience and bookkeeping experience preferred

Licenses / Certifications:

·       None required unless otherwise noted

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·       Knowledge of office procedures, accounting, Microsoft applications and mathematics

·       Strong time management and prioritization

·       Independent work capability

·       Quick decision-making and sound judgment

·       Project and priority management

·       Strong communication and problem-solving skills

·       Proficiency in math, spelling, computer use, and calculators

·       Professional and courteous demeanor

·       High attention to detail