Job Details
Salary : $62,192.00 Annually
Location : LOUISVILLE, KY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 12010
Department: OMB - Finance
Opening Date: 05/08/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reviews preparation of financial reports and reconciliation of accounts
Evaluates compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for governmental entities, as well as Metro financial administration policies and procedures and recommends modifications
Analyzes and monitors financial activity and approves interim and annual financial statements for related agencies, nonprofits, trusts, and foundations, and Metro account reconciliations
Ensures that Accounting work papers, reports, and schedules are sufficient to document basis for conclusions, accounting, and financial reporting in compliance with professional standards, GAAP, relevant laws/regulations, and contractual obligations
Examples of Duties
UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION
Reviews accounting policies and procedures and recommends modifications
Prepares correspondence and documents and completes special projects
Compiles and prepares financial information, reconciliations and work-papers in response to audit requests
Reviews, approves, and provides technical assistance for reconciliations of general ledger balance sheet accounts including cash, investments, accounts & loan receivables, capital assets, payroll liabilities, and reserves
Reviews interim financial statements and provides technical assistance for staff preparation of financial reports for trusts and related nonprofits and foundations
Recommends policies and procedures for capital asset management, audits of departmental inventories, and coordinates fixed assets, prepares reports and oversees general fund appropriation disbursements
Analyzes balance sheet accounts and prepares year-end closing adjustments for significant accruals including revenue accruals, receivable and loan loss reserves, capital assets, eliminations and transfers, and debt service
Provides coordination and technical assistance for processing of closing year-end books and post-closing financial reporting adjustments
Coordinates and prepares financial reports for component units in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards
Reviews and monitors accounting and reporting for debt service funds, including analysis of related premiums, discounts, refundings, and debt management functions and recommends policies and procedures for debt administration
Recommends policies and procedures for petty cash management and coordinates periodic audits of departmental petty cash funds
Reviews daily account balance reports and monitors reconciling items to identify significant discrepancies in transaction accounting and reporting
Reviews and approves monthly sales tax reporting and approves requests for tax payments
Monitors accounting and reporting for subdivision development performance bond funds
Reconciles inventory and general ledger accounts for surplus property and coordinates reporting with Business Administration
Reviews and analyzes property tax, occupational tax, and other significant revenue accounts
Audits, analyzes, and approves accounting transactions for accuracy and compliance with GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards
Researches, collects, and analyzes financial data for departmental financial analysis including CFO, budget, component units, related agencies, and other internal departments
Performs related work
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
Finance
Public Administration
Related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Five years of finance, accounting, budget preparation, budget analysis or financial analysis experience
EQUIVALENCY
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
Supplemental Information
EOE
Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
Full Time Regular
Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Term Life
Supplemental Life
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holiday Pay
Bereavement Leave
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
457 Deferred Comp
Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Qualified Adult Benefits
Childcare Assistance
Free TARC Use
Paid Parental Leave
Part Time - 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week
Vacation (pro rata)
Sick Leave (pro rata)
Holiday Pay (pro rata)
Part Time - Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week
Ineligible For Benefits
Temporary Positions
Ineligible For Benefits
Interns
Ineligible For Benefits
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Do you have 5 years of finance, accounting, budget preparation, budget analysis or financial analysis experience?
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Do you have Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Public Administration, Math or Statistics?
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Do you have 3 years of finance, accounting, budget preparation, budget analysis or financial analysis experience?
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Do you have Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Public Administration, Math or Statistics?
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Do you have 7 years of finance, accounting, budget preparation, budget analysis or financial analysis experience?
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Do you have 9 years of finance, accounting, budget preparation, budget analysis or financial analysis experience?
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Do you have an Associate's degree?
Required Question