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8. On a continuing basis, maintain knowledge of federal and state labor laws and tax laws that relate to the payroll function; 9. Ensure proper legal posting with regard to employment laws on the City's employment bulletin board; 10. Reconcile payroll system with general ledger system on monthly basis. Accountine: Function I. Audit vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness, including verification of appropriate sales tax charges; 2. Audit construction permit receipts for accuracy and adherence to City fee schedule; 3. Ensure proper coding of receipts and disbursements and enter into the City's general ledger software; 4. Prepare daily bank deposit; 5. Prepare reports for administration, Council and City auditors as needed; 6. Monitor budgets in line-item accounts; 7. Maintain site and sod escrow subsidiary ledgers; 8. Balance two petty cash drawers on a monthly basis; 9. Attend educational programs upon request; 10. Prepare annual sales and use tax report and other regulatory reports as needed; II. Perform general accounting procedures as directed by the Finance Director. Miscellaneous Duties I. Upon request, provide limited assistance in other areas of responsibility when staff members are absent or unavailable; 2. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two-years formal education in accounting related field plus two years experience with municipal utility billing and/or related accounting and payroll functions. Must possess Class C driver's license. Must have knowledge of modem office practices, procedures and equipment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: Incumbent should have general knowledge of accounting procedures and practices. Must also have the ability to work under time pressures and constraints. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and the public is required. Incumbent will have the ability to prioritize a work schedule and work independently. The ability to perform detailed work with speed and accuracy is required. Must have ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. Incumbent must possess intermediate-level computer skills and knowledge of both hardware and software. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: . Considerable knowledge of city government structure and organization. . Knowledge of principals and practices of governmental accounting and payroll administration. . Knowledge of municipal utility services. . Ability to prepare financial statements and reports and the ability to interpret the same. . Ability to enter data accurately. . Knowledge of records maintenance and retention procedures and the legal requirements for record keeping and retention. . Knowledge of standard office and accounting equipment. . Ability to operate standard word processing, spreadsheet, database, and accounting, utility billing and payroll software packages.