City of Lynchburg · 2 weeks ago
Financial Professional I
Lynchburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
5+ years expThe City of Lynchburg is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Professional to join their Police Department's team. The role involves ensuring the accuracy and compliance of budget, payroll, and financial reporting, as well as performing duties related to accounts payable and budget preparations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists with monthly financial reports and analyzes data related to operating expenditures
Assists with and prepares projections of multiple budgets and propose operational options to Administrative Manager
Performs meticulous reconciliations and audits of financial data and records to facilitate the preparation of monthly and annual reporting
Prepares Expenditure/Appropriation Transfers
Collectively prepare and monitor, with the Administrative Manager, proposed budgets
Determines appropriate G/L accounting codes for expenditures of multiple budgets and grants
Researches and prepares vendor payment requests to multiple budgets (Police, Animal Control, Range, Off-Duty)
Works collaboratively with the Administrative Manager and the Equipment & Supply Coordinator to prepare and monitor purchase orders in the City accounting system in accordance with Budget and Financial Services Department Procedures
Acts as liaison with other employees, departments, vendors, and organizations to resolve problems or handle special requests
Assists with the monthly and quarterly billing to outside agencies
Reviews and maintains service contracts and assists in operational compliance
Examines supporting documents/records to establish proper authorization and processing of agreements, contracts, grants
Petty Cash Custodian
Processing of the departments bi-weekly payroll, including timesheets, ensuring adherence with department and City policies, and other assigned payroll tasks with oversight from the Administrative Manager
Consults employees on internal procedures, appropriate expenditures, reconciliation, and expenses relating to project procurements
Executes the department's Fixed Asset Reporting relating to multiple budgets for internal controls and works with Finance on yearly reconciliation
Interprets and assists with the updating of internal and external procedures relating to this position
Assists the Administrative Manager with State and Federal grant audits to ensure accurate and detail oriented financial reporting and required paperwork
Is prepared to perform related duties as required, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to contribute to various financial tasks and projects
Cross-trained to perform the primary duties of the Equipment & Supply Coordinator and Financial Technician II; and minimal back up duties pertaining to the Administrative Manager and Off-Duty Coordinator positions
Depending on work assignment, may be required to perform a variety of duties in support of operational requirements and direct citizen service delivery such as acting as a back-up to other staff and response to weather-related and other emergencies, such as snow removal
May be required to work outside of normal work hours, to report to work during inclement or unusual weather or other conditions or to respond in other abnormal situations
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of an Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Management (or) 5 years of administrative/budget related experience
Intermediate Excel skills and experience with financial software
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving history
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
Life insurance at no cost to the employee
Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
Paid Time Off
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Company
City of Lynchburg
Strategically located with easy access to major markets, Lynchburg is a distinctive city with all the amenities and resources to live, learn, work, play…and prosper.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashley Tare
Chief Talent Development Officer
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