Full-Time Finance Office Assistant

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, processing of daily deposits, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and tax collection. Maintains technical and accounting records for the city and assists with daily cash management. This position is full t ime, 35 hours a week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position specific duties.

• Prepares and reconciles daily cash deposits and records entries.
• Prepares tax bills for mailing.
• Take payments from residents and businesses.
• Processes tax payments and accounts payables.
• Preparing financial forms, documents, and reports.
• Assists with the preparation of budgets and financial statements.
• Complying with federal, state, and local legal regulations and requirements.
• Maintaining records and filing systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Some formal training in accounting and two years of accounting experience. Working knowledge of office procedures and accounting principles and practices.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in operating a computer utilizing a variety of software applications including Microsoft Office and fiscal software.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks and demands.
• Skill in effective communication both verbal and written.
• Skill in establishing effective working relations with other City staff and business owners and residents.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality of all information gathered.
• Ability to perform complex work quickly and accurately.
• Municipal experience a plus.
• Knowledge of application state and Federal statutes, rules, codes and regulations.