Researches historical and current data and prepares financial statements, reports, and projections to keep interested parties apprised of the progress of projects and programs and of deviations from planned guidelines. Monitors project cash requirements and expenditures to keep them within budgetary constraints. Administers the department computer operating system and resolves difficulties among operating departments, the Finance department, and other jurisdictions. Audits and analyzes expenditures for such items as travel to keep them within limits and to eliminate unnecessary spending. Maintains records of City insurance and surety bonds, supervises claims settlements, and prepares special payroll allocation journals.
Coordinates permit, occupation, and other accounts receivable billing.
Monitors contract awards to ensure that contractors comply with stipulated requirements. Reviews leases, proposed property purchases, and inventory methods, and recommends financing and accounting procedures for them. Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification. Knowledge of the practices and procedures involved in municipal accounting, budgeting, purchasing, property recording, and financial record keeping. Ability to apply and adapt standard methods to varied financial situations, procedures and problems.