Financial Affairs Assistant (Parks and Recreation)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

60 semester hours from an accredited college -AND- two (2) years' experience in accounting (governmental accounting preferred);

-OR-

Four (4) years' experience in accounting (governmental accounting preferred).

JOB SUMMARY: Assists in technical and professional tasks performed as they relate to accounting, purchasing, cash-handling training and auditing for the Genesee County Parks and Recreation; maintains Rec Trac software in regards to cash receipting; coordinates Parks purchasing; processes Parks payroll; assists Financial Officer with all related accounting duties; reports to the Parks and Recreation Director or designee.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Assists Financial Officer with all related accounting duties including but not limited to: audit preparation, preparing financial and other related reports, etc.;
• Coordinates obtaining bids, purchasing of materials, supplies and equipment;
• Ensures purchasing policies are adhered to;
• Ensures accurate and timely payroll changes are reported and payroll is processed;
• Conducts cash-handling training and on-site auditing of cash;
• Reconciles cash receipts with Rec Trac, bank and credit card statements;
• Assists in the development and implementation of reservation software;
• Maintains revenue ledgers and supporting accounting controls for Parks;
• Prepares special reports and projects for Parks revenue facilities;
• Assists in compiling and preparing special reports and projects of a financial or purchasing nature;
• Performs related duties as required.