City of Seymour, Texas

Finance Director

Job description

Responsible for developing, analyzing, reporting and making budgetary recommendations in conjunction with the City Administrator for the purpose of conducting day to day business and for monthly presentations to the City Council. Meets all local, state and federal reporting requirements. Works in conjunction with the City Administrator and City Secretary to compile budget status reports. Meets with the City Administrator, City Council and all department heads to accurately prepare information to be used by the City Council prior to preparation for annual budget. Responsible for monitoring City tax collections and all accounting for the City.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Receives general administrative direction from the City Administrator. Exercises supervision over the Accounts Payable Clerk.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares and provides budgetary, tax revenue and bank status information to the City Administrator and City Council. Conducts cost/benefits analysis with the City Administrator necessary to make the best financial decisions possible. Submits reports required by State and Federal agencies related to payroll and taxes and prepares sales tax reports. Prepares and presents monthly budget reports to the City Council. Establishes tax rates in conjunction with the local tax appraisal district office and presents tax rates as established by City Council and State law. Compiles raw data and budget formulations, coordinates insurance transactions for the City and employees pertaining to health, liability and workers compensation claims. Advises the City Administrator, City Secretary and City Council of maturing investment funds and keeps them apprised of cash flow status. Provides information during the annual City audit and recommends internal accounting control measures. Prepares budget adjustments to meet changing priorities throughout the budget year. Oversees general ledger entries and reconciles bank statements.

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Skill to:

Make precise mathematical calculations.

Compile budget spreadsheets in an easy-to-understand format.

Assemble pertinent financial documentation to include graphs, spreadsheets and charts utilizing Excel. Ability to:

Collect, analyze and interpret financial data. Prepare and present accurate, detailed reports.

Prepare budgets and use logic to evaluate the city’s long-term financial needs. Formulate long-term goals and action plans for achieving goals.

Specify the resources required to achieve a specific objective.

To identify the information needed by others for effective action. To conduct independent research and apply the results.

Deal with others in a fair and courteous manner without regard for ethnicity, gender, beliefs, or personal style.

To demonstrate competence and interest to the general public and City departments and fulfill requests or otherwise provide services, accurate information or assistance in a courteous and manner.

Move about the office, bend, stoop, retrieve files, lift books or other materials, use step stools and step ladders to store and retrieve items of various sizes, shapes, and forms weighing up to 25 pounds. Follow and embrace the Seymour Core Values-Trust, Accountability, Teamwork, Pride and Service Excellence.

Experience:

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, and personnel management functions preferably in a municipal setting. S years of work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency in the above required knowledge, skills and abilities is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

A degree in financial accounting is highly preferred; or a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar field sufficient to perform the duties of this position along with letter(s) of reference from past employer(s) must be provided. Position will require completion of Texas Public Funds Investment Act and Open Meetings and Public Records Act training. May require completion of the “Texas Truth in Taxation” seminar and applicable CEU’s. Must also possess a valid Class C Driver’s license and have a safe driving record.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seymour, TX 76380: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person