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Assistant Finance Officer, City of Seneca

Job Category
Finance
Employee Status
Full Time
Job Duties

This position will perform a variety of routine and complex professional, administrative and technical accounting and finance functions in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the City, including general ledger, cash collections, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and other subsystems. Within the Finance Department and under the direct supervision of the Finance Director, the Assistant Finance Officer supervises the Finance Specialist and the Business License Administrator.

Monitors and supervises cash collections, accounts payable, business license payments and renewals, and other certain clerical work performed within the Finance Department. Assists in the compilation and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) for the City of Seneca, Seneca L&W, and other city corporations. Assists in the preparation of annual budgetary documents for the City of Seneca, Seneca L&W, other city corporations, and other city budgets not specifically listed.

Attends City Council meetings that include any discussion or matter directly or indirectly related to Finance. Financial Responsibilities: Maintenance of Central Accounting System: Budgetary Responsibilities: Audit Responsibilities: Grants and Special Revenue Management Responsibilities: May attend various Municipal Association meetings, including Municipal Finance Officer Association meetings and Business License Officials meetings. May also attend the state and/or national GFOA and other applicable training.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: (A) Bachelor’s or master’s Degree with specialized course work in accounting, finance, or business management. (B) Five years of increasingly responsible finance experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of governmental accounting, finance, budgeting, and administration; including knowledge of how various documents and records are formatted for presentation. Knowledge of the laws and ordinances governing municipal budgeting and fiscal management, including program budgeting and accounting. Knowledge of structure, functions, and operations of municipal government. Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal records and to prepare accurate and complete reports.

[see job description on our website: https://seneca.sc.us/human-resources-home/job-opportunities/other-depar…]

How to Apply

Apply online at: Apply Online - City of Seneca or forward resume to: City of Seneca, Human Resources, PO Box 4773, Seneca, SC 29679, 
or email Alena Pelfrey at apelfrey@seneca.sc.us

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Seneca is an Equal Opportunity Employer.