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Finance Director, City of Walhalla

Job Category
Finance
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Job Duties

Serves as chief financial officer to the City; Plans, directs, supervises and participates in the general accounting, investment, audit, banking and debt management functions of the City; Analyzes, interprets and communicates the financial status of the organization to the City Administrator and Council; Supervise the collection of taxes, fees and other accounts receivable, in accordance with local, state and federal laws; Maintains financial records and prepares financial reports; Assists in budget preparation and execution; Conducts internal audits, ensuring compliance;

Provides recommendations for financial planning, cost control and revenue generation; Lead preparations for the City’s annual external audit performed by a third party CPA firm; Processes payroll and accounts payable; Prepares bank deposits; Processes insurance claims with MASC SCMIT and SCMIRF; Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and assures that GAAP standards, as well as state and federal government requirements are maintained; Maintains employee benefit programs and related data; Maintains daily cash balance, exams receipts for accuracy, reconciles bank statements;

Coordinates state purchasing requests, bid requests; serves as City Purchasing Agent; Notary Public function; Assists in the development, implementation and adherence to adopted financial policies that result in the sound financial management of the City; Monitors revenues and expenditures to ensure adherence to budget allocations; Prepares reports for City Administrator and Council, as directed; Attends Council meetings, as required; Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility; Manages record keeping procedures, systems, filing, and archives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional and administrative experience in public finance administration.

Preferred Education & Experience: Master’s Degree. Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Certified Finance Officer (CPFO) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Pay Info
Based on qualifications
How to Apply

Send cover letter and resume to cmyers@cityofwalhalla.com or submit an application through Career Opportunities on www.cityofwalhalla.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Walhalla is an equal opportunity employer.