Finance Department

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Performs moderately complex accounting and bookkeeping work necessary for maintaining financial records, which involves the application of standard accounting and bookkeeping procedures in maintaining the books and records and in the preparation of financial reports. The work is performed under the general supervision of the department head with leeway allowed in planning and executing the details of the work.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Prepares and makes entries in computerized financial system, including those in the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers; Maintains double entry books, classifying and recording receipts and expenditures, distributing items according to standard; Balances and reconciles revenue, appropriations and balance sheet ledger; Works closely with outside agency to insure timely reporting; Assists on draw down and payment of bonds; Establishes or assists in establishing cash flow and investment fund availability; Conducts or assists in the preparation of a variety of statistical, financial and other reports; Conducts or assists in conducting in-depth studies concerning agency account policies and procedures and make recommendations concerning same; Assists in the determination of deposits and investments and insures the maximum utilization of city monies while maintaining levels on appropriate accounts; May assist in the preparation of annual budget; Performs a variety of related specialized or general professional accounting tasks as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; Good knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures; Ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting records and reports and statements of moderate complexity; Ability to analyze records and financial statements and to draw logical conclusions there from; Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions; Ability to secure the cooperation of others; Good judgment in solving moderately complex account keeping problems; High degree of accuracy; Initiative; Resourcefulness; Tact; Courtesy and integrity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.