Assistant Finance Director

Hours

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the Finance Department, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash receipting.
• Prepare monthly financial report packages for the Finance Committee and City Council
• Assist with the annual operating and capital budget development process.
• Review and approve accounting transactions, journal entries, wire transfers, and bank reconciliation.
• Review and approve weekly invoice payment batches, ensuring proper purchase order processing and cash requirements.
• Assist with monitoring outgoing payments, fund balances, and City-wide cash flow.
• Verify payroll accuracy and approve payroll and related reports.
• Assist in preparing the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), and other financial reports.
• Assist with annual audit preparation, documentation, and coordination.
• Monitor appropriations, expenditures, encumbrances, and financial coding for accuracy and compliance.
• Support documentation of financial procedures, process improvements, and internal controls.
• Oversee Finance Department operations in the absence of the Finance Director to ensure continuity of service and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional accounting experience.
• Governmental accounting experience preferred.

A complete job description and application are available on the City of Powell’s Employment Opportunities website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Interested candidates should submit their resume to the Human Resources Department at jnahvi.

Join the City of Powell and be part of a forward-thinking organization where your financial expertise helps shape a strong, transparent, and sustainable future for our community.

The City of Powell is an Equal Opportunity Employer