Assistant City Auditor

City of Brockton, MA • Brockton, MA

330d • $106,917 - $116,831

About The Position

The Assistant City Auditor is appointed by the City Auditor with the approval of the Mayor and is sworn to faithfully perform his/her duties. This position is responsible for assisting the City Auditor in maintaining financial, accounting, administrative, and personnel services to meet legislative requirements and support municipal operations. The Assistant City Auditor ensures accurate maintenance of all city financial records and proper preparation of departmental budgets, overseeing the compilation and production of the City's financial reporting while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Requirements

• Experience in financial management and accounting
• Knowledge of municipal finance and budgeting processes
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills
• Proficiency in financial software and systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Munis software
• Familiarity with Massachusetts General Laws related to municipal finance

Responsibilities

• Oversees the payroll and performs back up payroll duties
• Processes garnishment payments
• Processes 1099 tax forms for the City and monitors W2 totals for calendar year end
• Monthly and yearly breakdown and posting of the trust funds
• Quarterly reconciliation of the Chapter 90 funds
• Posting and processing of the approved Council Orders
• Posting of the approved FY Budget orders
• Coordinates Munis software computer securities; authorizes access and establishes users in coordination with the IT department
• Maintains budget control; reviews budget activity
• Ensures contracts are kept and monitored for the City
• Reconciles General Ledger
• Supervises the accounts payable process and performs back up accounts payable duties
• Performs year end closing of accounts
• Assists external auditors with yearly audit
• Performs special projects as requested
• Performs a variety of related duties

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Benefited position
• Salary range of $106,917 - $116,831

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree