Finance Manager

Gfoat; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a full-time finance manager to oversee critical financial operations including payroll for 7-11 employees, accounts payable, and budget preparation. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree and experience in municipal finance.

This role requires proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. Join us in ensuring the financial health and transparency of our city's operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree preferred from an accredited college or university.
• Two to five years of increasingly responsible municipal government experience.
• Intermediate to Advanced level aptitude in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll administration for 7-11 employees.
• Manage accounts payable and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare financial and budget reports for council.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent written/verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

QuickBooks experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public/business administration or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks Pro

Job description

The City of Lone Oak, a Type A, General Law City, is looking for a full-time finance manager to oversee the following areas:

PAYROLL

• Responsible for payroll administration of payroll for 7- 11 employees
• Prepare W2s and 1099s
• Responsible for any child support payroll deductions and related payments

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Responsible for accounts payable for General Funds, Special Events and Court Funds
• Oversees and issues checks in a timely manner for all paid invoices and expenditures
• Maintains all A/P records in a Fiscal Year filing manner
• Processes all Expense Reports
• Prepares and pays all quarterly IRS, Sales/Use Tax, Court Related and Unemployment Tax payables

FINANCE/BUDGET

• Responsible for maintaining and reconciling City Bank Accounts
• Coordinates with Auditor for all auditing purposes
• Maintains all Bonds and Grants records
• Prepares bank deposits
• Maintains Petty Cash Funds and Reconciliation
• Assists with Budget Preparation and Property Tax Rate
• Create monthly finance reports for council packets
• Financial transparency for the website

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

• In coordination with the City Secretary, is responsible for record management plan, implementing record retention schedules, coordinating annual destruction of records
• Assures all department records are backed up and oversees storage of files
• Maintains city property tax records

PURCHASING

• Issues purchase orders, etc. for the purpose of completing purchasing processes in accordance with established procedures
• Maintains purchasing information, files, records and purchase orders for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines
• Maintain police vehicle inspection and registrations
• Orders supplies for various departments, as needed

Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Bachelors’ degree preferred from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting or a related field. Two to five years increasingly responsible municipal government experience in an administrative position.
• QuickBooks experience required.
• 3-5 years of payroll, accounting, and municipal experience may substitute for education.
• Intermediate to Advanced level aptitude in Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks Pro.
• Must be detail oriented with excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must be self-motivated and possess high aptitude for problem solving.
• Knowledge of Texas Public Information and Open Meetings Law, City codes and ordinances, policies and procedures, and general office practices.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.