Job Opening: Deputy Auditor

Civil Service Status: N/A

Employment Status: Permanent

Reports to: Auditor

FLSA Status: Non-bargaining

Dept/Div: Administrative

Pay: $21.00 to $25.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Sick leave, personal leave & vacation leave benefits

• Health insurance benefits offered

   

Nature of Work:

This is administrative work in the municipal Auditor's office. The Deputy Auditor is a fiscal officer of the City. This position is under the control of the City Auditor. This position is non-classified and not subject to civil service requirements.

Work in this position carries with it a high level of responsibility. This position has the authority to sign financial documents just as the auditor, bearing in mind the discretion and responsibility that comes with such signature. Responsibilities extend to all aspects of financial reporting for the city.

Typical Tasks:

• Compiles the financial information needed for the annual state report required by the State of Ohio and reports this information using Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting (OCBOA)
• The city uses cash method at all times
• A comprehensive working knowledge of city, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures on public finance
• Processes bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for employees
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including, but not limited to, city, state and federal taxes, 941s, retirement reports, W-2s, 1099s, etc.
• Prepares and processes accounts payable on a weekly basis
• Ensures each purchase has been approved by the safety/service director and the auditor, and payment of said purchases has been approved by the board of control
• Maintains record of any occurrences relative to accounts payable such as change orders to contracts, liens, over-billing, credits received or to be received, etc.
• Prepares monthly and yearly financial statements for use by various personnel, including, auditor, treasurer, and department heads
• Maintains record of all funds, reporting unusual occurrences to the auditor
• Prepares monthly fund balance report for the review of the city council
• Receives checks for weekly deposit by the treasurer
• Processes deposits made by utility clerk, income tax administrator and pool bookkeeper and distributes such revenues to proper department's budgets
• Assists the auditor in preparation of yearly budget
• Processes budget and distributes to auditor, council, and department heads
• Figures and invoices for tax abatements yearly, civil service yearly, and fire contracts quarterly
• Assists auditor and treasurer as required
• Corresponds with federal, state, and local government agencies in the acquisition and processing of financial matters
• Serves as the back-up secretary, and when needed to the income tax administrator and utilities clerk

• Performs other related work as required

   

Normal Employment Standards:

• Minimum two (2) year accounting degree required
• Minimum two (2) years of accounting experience required

• Computer literacy

   

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and methods, including government accounting
• Considerable computer knowledge and ability to run various office machines

• Ability to communicate with financial personnel from the state, financial institutions and various organizations

   

Special Requirements:

Must pass a physical and psychological examination prescribed by the City of Delphos priorto the appointment in this classification

A comprehensive background check wil