Comptroller

Job Posting

City of Phenix City

Salary : Depends On Qualifications

Location : Phenix City, AL

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Finance

Closing Date : Continuous

Department : Finance Supervisor : Finance Director

Date Needed : ASAP Number of Employees Requested : One Work Hours : 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Weekends / Overtime as needed

Position Status : Full-time Reason Needed : Replacement

Job Description

Location : Municipal Building

FLSA Status : Exempt Code : EAP-11

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Finance Director performs and reviews routine accounting tasks, payroll administration, purchasing, revenue collection, and accounts payable and receivable functions.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

Supervises and assists in the preparation of monthly financial reports and the annual external financial audit

Reviews and assists in maintaining general and subsidiary ledgers

Assists with reviewing bank account reconciliations and providing technical guidance to purchasing operations, payroll administration, accounts payable and account receivable process and cash management functions

Assists in recording and accurately reporting capital assets

Prepares intricate journal entries and assists in reviewing routine accounting transactions

Researches and collects data to ensure accurate accounting and reporting for grant administration

Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and various City, State and Federal regulations

Supervises the City's banking activities

Prepares cash flow projections and monthly investment reports in accordance with the best practices and the City's guidelines and policies

Ensures that financial reporting is in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards, federal, state and municipal laws

Ensures processes and procedures are implemented and in place to promote effective financial operations and accurate and reliable financial reporting

Serves as representative of the Finance Department in the absence of the Finance Director

Maintain work area in an organized and neat manner

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be :

Education / Training Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance Master's Degree in Accounting or related field preferred

Experience Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting or finance with at least two (2) years managerial experience

Licenses or Certifications Required CPA certification preferred

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position :

Knowledge of :

Accounting standards, accounting principles and concepts

Federal, state and municipal laws and regulations governing accounting, finance, purchasing and revenue collection

Ability to :

Supervise employees in a professional environment

Read, comprehend, analyze and report on highly complex material related to financial, accounting, purchasing, cash management and payroll operations

Effectively use written communication to prepare forms, reports, memoranda, letters and document processes and procedures

Effectively use verbal communication to effectively interact with employees, supervisors, elected officials and the public

Utilize computer skills including software for word-processing, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, database utilization and other specialized accounting and financial software

Build and maintain relationships with employees, supervisors, elected officials, city, county, state and federal administrators and officials

Work from an administrative direction in terms of broadly defined goals

Work non-duty hours including weekend or holidays when necessary

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment : Work location will be indoors with potential for overnight travel to attend and participate in training, seminars and workshops

Physical Demands : See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship : Other Finance Department employees including Finance Director, Department Heads and Office Managers, City Council and City Management