Planning & Development Accounting Coordinator

Performs technical and administrative accounting work in maintaining the fiscal records of the City; supervises the accounting and clerical staff in the maintenance of important specialized records of a large departmental accounting system; provides accounting analysis of various departmental operations; assists in monitoring grant funds to ensure financial accuracy; works with various outside agencies to ensure accuracy of the city’s accounting records; performs related work as required.

• Provides leadership and direction in the control and monitoring of the Planning & Development department's annual budget and grant budgets ensuring proper record maintenance.
• Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
• Provides professional advice to supervisors and department heads regarding financial matters; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public.
• Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
• Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes.
• Assists in the administering of complex and multi-faceted programs and projects related to the physical, social, and economic redevelopment of the City.
• Develops & implements systems necessary for compliance and administration of community and economic development program activities; helps establish and assess performance standards and performance and evaluation systems.
• Assists in the preparation of State and/or Federal reports.
• Supervises and makes journal entries and adjustments to balance and close monthly books in general ledger, revenue and expense accounts; reconciles general ledger and subsidiary Planning & Development accounts.
• Prepares financial reports on revenues and expenses; reconciles bank statements.
• Supervises and assists in the closing and opening of the fiscal year records.
• Performs periodic financial studies and analyses.
• Supervises and maintains special accounts receivable.
• Prepares year-end reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, including coursework in Accounting.
• At least one (1) year of experience analyzing budgetary issues and two years of experience as an Accountant.

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures as they apply to commercial, cost and budgetary and encumbrance accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of the techniques of financial and statistical reporting.
• Ability to formulate and install standard and special accounting methods, procedures, forms and records.
• Ability to recognize and correct departures from accounting practices and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, vendors, outside auditors, and the general public.