FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT DPW

City of Ithaca; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ithaca, NY is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Financial Management Assistant in the Department of Public Works. The position involves independent account-keeping duties, data entry, and the use of database/spreadsheet software to manage financial records.

This role requires judgment in methods and classification of records and may involve training junior staff under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of financial accounts experience.
• College accounting coursework may substitute for experience (30 credit hours equals 1 year).
• Familiarity with database/spreadsheet software required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and check financial accounts and records.
• Enter and retrieve information using computer databases and spreadsheets.

Skills

Account maintenance

Record keeping

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

College coursework

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

City of

Ithaca

Assistant

The City of Ithaca, NY is seeking qualified applicants for the role ofFinancial Management Assistant with the Department of Public Works!

Position Description: This work involves responsibility for the independent performance ofresponsible account-keeping procedures in maintaining and checking financial accounts andrecords. The work requires decision making as to methods to be used and classification of recordsand accounts. The incumbent is responsible for entering and retrieving information usingcomputer database/spreadsheet software. This position differs from Financial Clerk in that theduties are more complex and represent a higher level of responsibility and independent judgmentin the performance of work assignments. The position differs from that of Office Manager andFiscal Manager in that the supervision of subordinate financial staff is not a responsibility of thisposition. The work is performed under general supervision and although the incumbent may trainnew or lower-level staff, daily supervision is not a responsibility of this position. Does related workas required.To view the complete job description, visit: Financial Management Assistant job description.

Minimum Qualifications : Graduation from high school or possession of a high schoolequivalency diploma and three (3) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid orvolunteer equivalent, maintaining financial accounts and records.NOTE: Successfully completed college coursework in accounting, business administration or aclosely related field may be substituted for the required work experience, with thirty (30) credithours of college coursework in the above fields being equivalent to one (1) year of full-time workexperience. The coursework must have been completed at a college or university accredited by aregional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S.Department of Education and/or U.S. Secretary of Education. If an applicant’s coursework wascompleted at an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the applicantmust provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who providethis service can be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Applicants areresponsible for payment of the required evaluation fee.Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.

Benefits: Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and CSEA Administrative Unit Contract.

• Computers are available for use by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact the Department of Human Resources/Civil Service at [phone] or by email [e-mail].
• The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people ofall backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, people withdisabilities, and those with lived experiences.
• The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent withthe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the NYS Division of Human Rights (NYS DHR) itis the policy of the City to provide reasonable accommodation when requested without causingan undue hardship. If accommodation is needed, please call [phone] or contact us byemail using [e-mail].