02-23-15-R - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

2 Files Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) deduction/benefit reports as well as the demographic changes. Produces and files the annual PERA exceptions report. Files required financial reports with the Office of the State Auditor. Processes and maintains all property and causality insurance files, claims, and premiums. Completes financial information on employment verifications and verifies unemployment notices. Updates the HR/PR system with new pay and benefit rate changes and coordinates with Human Resources, the disbursement and updating of information related to the Benefit Enrollment Form, which is processed annually with benefit, insurance, HSA, and flexible spending amount changes. Works closely with the Director or Finance and Administrative Services in the development, im plementation, oversight and evaluation of accounting controls, processes, and guidelines. Collaborates with others to assemble, organize and display information for all areas of financial reporting. Files quarterly payroll returns; prepares and files payroll-related reports; prepares various meeting agendas and minutes. Supervises the finance staff to ensure all aspects of the finance function operate efficiently and effectively. Performs internal auditing procedures as assigned. Creates and updates forms, as necessary, to aid in the collection of financial related data. Maintains the confidential nature related to payroll and employee benefits. Attends meetings of the City Council, Financial Planning and Analysis Committee and other meetings as required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree with coursework in finance, accounting, or related field and moderate experience in accounting or government accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures and equipment; Thorough knowledge of accounting theories, principles, methods and practices; general knowledge of municipal financial laws, ordinances and regulations; ability to understand laws and established policies to the maintenance of financial records, ability to prepare complete and accurate reports from various accounting data; ability to verify accounting documents and forms for accuracy and completeness; ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality; ability to develop personnel through respect and mentoring; ability to work under stress and pressure; ability to take initiative; ability to work independently and within deadlines; ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when faced with change; accept personal responsibility, and exercise organizational leadership; ability to operate standard office equipment and applicable software packages; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public; knowledge of advanced accounting practices and procedures; knowledge of payroll practices and procedures including Federal and State laws in relation to payroll; advanced knowledge of computers and software applications, including word and excel; ability to operate various types of office equipment and related data processing equipment; general knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures; ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy; skill to use a variety of office machines and