Financial Analyst, Village of Plain City

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs specialized and varied accounting functions within the Department of Finance and Fiscal Administration administrative function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, investment records, travel processing, Frey system, purchasing card transactions, and related functions. Performs other financial-related duties and completes other financial-related projects. Assists Tax Administrator with duties. QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications: Completion of secondary education or equivalent; one (1) or more years of related experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Considerable experience with bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, or other relevant functions and operations (experience with governmental accounting, auditing, or other relevant functions and operations, including experience at the municipal government level, preferred), or any equivalent combination of accepted training and experience. Knowledge of general accounting/auditing principles, practices, methods, functions, operations, and procedures. Considerable knowledge of general accounting/auditing principles, practices, methods, functions, and procedures preferred. Knowledge of governmental accounting/auditing principles, practices, methods, functions, operations, including knowledge at the municipal government level, preferred. Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and cash management preferred. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: For purposes of 42 USC 12101: 40% (1) Receives and processes all funds received by the Village; deposits funds into appropriate accounts; prepares and reconciles reports for each account; processes accounts payable and bill payments (e.g., assigns purchase order numbers, gathers/enters invoices, processes, batches, prints checks, processes and files vouchers, and collects online payments); processes end of month/year balances (e.g., prints reports, double-checks balance, rolls cash and voucher months into system, etc.); informs Director of Finance of any inconsistencies or errors; processes property tax exemptions; monitors filed properties for exemptions; monitors and tracks credit cards; performs other general account clerk functions (e.g., answers e-mail, answers phone calls, opens/sorts mail, orders supplies, etc.) 20% (2) Respond to inquiries from taxpayers regarding village tax ordinance, return preparation, residency and withholding taxes in a professional manner. Monitor accounts for compliance with state and village tax filing requires; handle cases involving non-compliance; enforce the Village Income Tax Ordinance. Work with software provider to ensure the income tax software is being utilized effectively and efficiently. 20% (3) Processes payroll on a bi-weekly basis. Provides payroll reporting to Director of Finance as needed. 15% (4) Serves as back-up to Director of Finance and Tax Administrator as needed. Assists with various tasks and projects. (5) Attends meetings, as directed; attends training and seminars, as directed. (6) Maintains required licensure or certification, if any. (7) Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions. (8) Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 5% (1) Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*indicates developed after employment) Knowledge of: basic accounting; finance; office practices and procedures; *Village/department goals and objectives; *Village/department policies and procedures; *workplace safety practices and procedures; *personnel rules and regulations; computer software; community resources and services; government structure and process; state, federal, and local laws and/or regulations; local geographical area; English grammar and spelling. Skill in: typing; data entry; computer operation; adding machine or calculator operation; use of modern office equipment; customer service; organization. Ability to: carry out a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; exercise independent judgment and discretion; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations; read, copy, and records figures accurately; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; copy records precisely without error; complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; compile and prepare reports; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; develop and maintain effective working relationships; resolve complaints; travel to and gain access to work site; manage stress in a fast paced environment; manage multiple tasks. 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