GENERAL PURPOSE
Directs and coordinates the operations of procurement and accounts payable activities for the City of Hobbs. Assists in establishing and maintaining internal control procedures and assures that adequate accounting procedures are maintained.
This position is subject to the City of Hobbs’ Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes one or more of the following: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, Reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting plus two years accounting experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting theory, principals, and practices, auditing theory and practices, governmental and non-profit accounting, internal control procedures, bookkeeping and accounting procedures and systems, including computer applications.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of administration and organizational theory.
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Knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedures.
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Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
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Ability to analyze, interpret, and report research findings, recommend and take appropriate action.
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Ability to perform financial investment analysis.
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Ability to prepare difficult and complex financial and administrative reports.
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Ability to maintain effective accounting procedures.
Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
- Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
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Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
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Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Finance Department staff, other City Departments, and general public.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
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Valid state issued driver’s license
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Must also be actively striving to obtain the knowledge base equivalent to a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) candidate or a Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) candidate.
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Maintain any current licenses or certifications
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Ability to obtain any additional required licenses or certifications as per licensing authority.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Finance Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises supervision over assigned personnel either directly or through subordinate supervisory staff.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
