DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is professional accounting work involving responsibility for the development, maintenance and auditing of a village’s financial records. Work is performed under general supervision of the Village Mayor and/or Village Board, permitting considerable leeway for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical employees. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
- Prepares and processes payroll, accounts payable and other general ledger transactions for the Village;
- Prepares financial statements and tax reports as required for submittal to state and federal government agencies and to meet audit requirements;
- Maintains all Village financial records and accounts, including but not limited to appropriations, receipts and expenditures, verification/reconciliation of bank accounts, management of cash and investments,
- Maintains budgetary control over expenditures and communicates about budgetary concerns with Village Mayor and Village Board, as needed;
- Compiles and prepares financial and related reports as requested for submittal to Village Mayor and Village Board;
- Participates in Village Board meetings and special financial meetings as necessary;
- Negotiates for loans for the Village, as needed;
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of the annual Village budget;
- Ensures that all lawful claims and charges are paid;
- May participate in union contract negotiations on behalf of the Village;
- Performs a variety of related activities as required.
Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of modern accounting principles, procedures, terminology, reports and records, particularly as they relate to governmental accounting; thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and practices; ability to maintain and audit comprehensive accounting records including general journals and ledgers; ability to prepare closing entries and financial statements and reports; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; initiative; integrity; tact; courtesy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and six (6) years paid accounting and/or auditing experience maintaining or auditing double entry books of a business, including general ledger, or in municipal accounting.
PLEASE NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.
SUBSTITUTION NOTE: Post-secondary level education may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience indicated above on the basis of thirty (30) college credits per year of experience.
08/09
Competitive Class
