DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
The Finance Department, under the direction of the Finance Director, is charged with the administration of the financial affairs of the City and identification and development of fiscal policies and practices to enhance the public benefit. The Finance Director reports to the City Manager.
BUDGETING COMPLIANCE - Involves expenditure, encumbrance and authority monitoring as well as compliance for supplemental appropriations and transfers.
BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT - Responsible for the coordination and development of the Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Program.
CASH RECEIPTS PROCESSING - This involves processing of City cash receipts as well as accounting and reconciling.
FIXED ASSET CONTROL - Controls the purchase of fixed assets, changes, perpetual inventory, data base preparation and oversight of annual physical inventory.
FINANCIAL REPORTING - Provides monthly revenue and expenditure reports and balance sheets, and prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
PURCHASING/CASH DISBURSEMENTS - This program involves verification and input of invoices, authorization for payment, reconciliation of vendor accounts, preparation of payments and reconciliation of bank accounts.
RISK MANAGEMENT - Responsible for the provision and promotion of an effective program to protect all City assets from loss or damage including both property and people. To identify, analyze and minimize risk exposure using the most cost effective means; maintain updated records of all City owned property; worker's compensation claims and accident reporting; inform appropriate insurance agencies and attorneys; and provide training to identify and correct safety hazards in the workplace.
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