Student Veterans of America Jobs

Veterans Preference: The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for the first 24 hours. After this period, the job will be released to all job-seekers. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the City Manager, the City Treasurer organizes and directs all general accounting activities for the City; maintains accounting systems that ensure the proper accounting and recording of municipal resources; provides financial statements analysis and other key management reports. Signature required on all municipal bank accounts for such transactions as may be necessary. Responsible for computer operations in all budgetary accounts. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Although the following are typical of the tasks and responsibilities routinely performed, additional duties and/or responsibilities requiring comparable or lesser skills, knowledge, or dexterity may be assigned: 1. Receives and/or disburses funds of the city. 2. Posts journal, ledger, or voucher books of accounts from supporting data by hand or computer. 3. Prepares summary reports for use of City Manager, City Council, Auditor, or State, 4. Consults with Personnel Department on Payroll issues. 5. Supervises Accounts Payable, Payroll and Chief Procurement Officer. 6. Supervises audits and proofs accounting reports for clerical accuracy and conformance to city and state procedures. 7. Maintains cost system, allocating expenditures to accounts, departments, and funds in accordance with established procedures. 8. Prepares trial balances as required. 9. Directs the activities of finance Department staff. 10. Coordinates year-end audit review for external audit staff. 11. Maintains city investment accounts in accordance with city policy and state regulations. 12. Maintains debt service records and makes payments as required. 13. Other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as assigned. 14. Maintain good working relationships with City Manager, City Departments, City Council, Auditors, Analysts, and other Organizations. SPECIAL JOB CONDITIONS: 1. Attendance at regular and or special meetings of the City Council as determined by the City Manager. 2. Attendance at all Finance Committee, Local Economic Development, and Lodgers Tax Meetings. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Travel - The ability to travel for meetings and training may be required. 2. Overnight Travel may be required for training purposes. PRE_EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must pass a background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records, and other records deemed necessary. CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT: 1. Candidates must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and insurability in accordance with the Citys Insurance Carrier. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS: 1. Bachelors degree in accounting, Business, or Public Administration or a closely related field; or have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Government Financial Accounting, preferred. 2. Working knowledge of Computer Operations. 3. Knowledge of bookkeeping theories and practices and accepted office procedures. 4. Ability to perform a volume of numerical detail work accurately and to follow complex oral and written instructions. 5. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides knowledge, skills, and ability. 6. Must be bondable. Work Schedule: 1. The regular work week is eight (8) hours a day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 5 days a week with one (1) hour off for lunch. Additional time may be required after regular hours. Schedule to be established by City Manager. 2. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.