Deputy Finance Director

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Department: Finance Compensation: $95,790 - $98,664 DOQ +benefits Hours: 40+; overtime exempt Deadline: Open until filled Position Objectives: This is an overtime exempt, managerial position that reports to the Finance Director and serves as Comptroller for the City of Bethel.
Plans, organizes, and supervises accounting-related functions, including policy development, cash management, budget, audit preparation, forecasting revenues and expenditures and accounting-related contract compliance; performs tasks involving technical accounting; and serves as the backup (Acting) Finance Director in the Director’s absence.
Duties and Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Oversees and provides backup for Department operations to include utility billing, payroll, accounts payable, sales tax, general ledger and other accounting-related functions.
Supervises personnel providing accounting services to include training, scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, coaching and discipline, and evaluating performance.
Analyzes the City’s accounts to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.
Directs monthly closings of general ledger and generation of monthly financial statements for multiple fund types.
Prepares/reviews adjusting entries and schedules for annual audit; schedules audit and works with auditors in answering questions, providing necessary information and explaining accounting/financial system; reviews audit results and implements necessary/recommended internal controls and/or other revisions.
Researches, evaluates, develops and recommends policies and procedural changes to improve internal controls, efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.
Assists in drafting recommended ordinances and resolutions as needed to meet City fiscal goals.
Provides staff support to City Council and Committee meetings as needed.
Minimum Requirements: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business.
* Two years of progressively responsible experience in general ledger accounting.
Two years of supervisory experience.
*SUBSTITUTION: An equivalent combination of 4 years of finance direct related education and finance direct related experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may satisfy the educational requirement for this position* Desirable Training and Experience: Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Must be documented in the resume/application Working knowledge of auditing practices and procedures, public management, budgeting, accounting, financial control and other functional areas of municipal finance and related activities.
Ability to plan, direct, implement and evaluate departmental activities, information and computer systems and formulate long range goals and develop organizational and operational plans for their accomplishment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships.
Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Benefits: City of Bethel employee benefits include: Health insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits) for you and qualifying family members.
Eligibility begins the first of the month following thirty (30) consecutive days of employment.
Life insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.
Eligibility begins the first of the month following thirty (30) consecutive days of employment.
Retirement: Alaska Public Employees Retirement System Plan (PERS).
Eligibility begins the first day of hire.
Voluntary participation in a City-sponsored deferred compensation plan.
Eligibility begins the first day of hire.
Generous paid time away from work including paid holidays, a floating vacation day, and accrual of annual leave.
Utility Benefit: You may qualify for a reduced rate for water, sewer, and garbage services.
Additional Required Information At time of application, applicant must attach the following items.
(If unable to attach, please fax or e-mail the items to the contact listed below prior to the closing date of this recruitment).
NOTE: Omission of any required documentation listed below will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
A copy of academic transcripts from a DOE accredited university reflecting degree conferred if using education in lieu of experience.
Your degree must be in a finance or accounting discipline.
At time of interview applicant must submit: Most current performance evaluation, if available List of three (3) professional references with current daytime phone numbers NOTE: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.
Indicating "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Education: If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application.
If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.
Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Transcripts must be attached at the time the application is submitted.
More Information: Submit completed and signed original City application form to: City of Bethel, Human Resources, 300 State Highway, P.
O.
Box 1388, Bethel, AK 99559.
Before you final submit your application have you: 1) Ensured you have read the announcement carefully? 2) Listed 3 references (minimum)? 3) Provided a copy of your academic transcripts? If you have specific questions regarding the position, please contact the Human Resource manager directly: Phone number: (907) 543-1371 Fax number: (907) 543-4171 Email address: humanresources@cityofbethel.
net