Job Location : Miami,FL, USA
Under the supervision of the Assistant Finance Director, this position performs professional level accounting/analytical work in the City's Finance Department. Employees in this class are responsible for performing specific analyses, forecasting, and completing financial reporting projects, as assigned. Work is performed with little direct supervision and with some latitude for use of independent judgment in the selection of work methods and procedures. Work is reviewed for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, established departmental policies and standards, and attainment of desired objectives.
This position is classified as an exempt, full-time position with a 40 hour work-week.
* Analyzes and reconciles accounts, financial records, and prepares detailed accounting reports.
* Prepares a variety of journal entries related to the functions of the department.
* Performs revenue and balance sheet monitoring and analysis.
* Reviews and approves invoices, to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, to ensure sufficient documentation is provided and the appropriateness of account coding.
* Performs daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
* Assists with the preparation of accounting reports, financial statements and on tasks related to a variety of special projects, including records requests, audits, and quarterly reports.
* Uses office machines and equipment with skill and proficiency.
* Demonstrates superior customer service, integrity and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.
* Responsible for budgetary, financial and policy analysis, identify trends, including revenue and expenditure forecasting.
* Assists in the annual preparation and daily maintenance of the City's budget, which includes providing reports and information to City Management, reviewing expenses and revenue information, and providing monthly budget updates.
* Assists external auditors with schedules and other data requested for the year end audit.
* Administers Finance Department contracts and agreements.
* Assists departments in accounting and processing procedures and practices.
* Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field required.; AND three (3) years of related work experience.
Special Qualifications:
* Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver's license to operate the motor vehicle operated, typically Class E.
* Requirements exist at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
* Applicants must complete all requirements established by the City of Doral for employment. This may include, but is not limited to, a written examination, a psychological exam, a polygraph examination, a comprehensive background investigation, and a job-related medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening test.
* Must be a non-smoker.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, including municipal accounting.
* Knowledge of research techniques and sources and availability of information applicable to area of assignment.
* Knowledge of financial analysis techniques and financial reporting.
* Knowledge and understanding of the operations of computerized accounting systems, and of personal computer operations.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
* Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and City laws and regulations relating to departmental operations.
* Knowledge of research methods and techniques.
* Knowledge of departmental, legal, administrative, and procedural regulations.
* Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern office administration.
* Ability to carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing to groups and individuals.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, departmental officials, officials of other agencies, and the public.
* Ability to review the work of clerical personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary work and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. In addition, positions in this classification typically require perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, speaking, ability to make rational decisions, visual acuity to analyze data/determine accuracy, and talking.