About the Department

The Assistant Director of Finance assists in directing the city’s finance operations.

Position Duties

Supervises personnel and daily operations of the department; reviews and approves journal entries; reviews all payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Assists the Director in the development of accounting procedures and the administration of the budget.
Performs the duties of the Finance Director in his or her absence.
Maintains the accounting system to ensure smooth operations; identifies and resolves problems with software and related applications for users; provides training and answers questions.
Monitors the maintenance of financial and cash controls to ensure compliance and to minimize loss.
Prepares journal entries and reconciliations of DSDA.
Monitors employee benefits and reconciles monthly insurance reports.
Assists in preparing and maintaining the annual budget, including compiling data, researching information, and forecasting budget projections; monitors the budget monthly.
Oversees and monitors project and grants accounting; reviews policies and procedures.
Works closely with the auditor and the Finance Director during the annual audit; assists in compiling the annual comprehensive financial report.
Oversees and monitors the asset list.
Interviews and hires staff; prepares performance evaluations; implements disciplinary actions as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field;
Three (3) years of Accounting or Finance experience;
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, budgeting, accounting, and public administration; government auditing procedures; and relevant federal and state laws;
Skills in strategic planning, organization and decision-making, preparing and presenting concise and logical written and oral reports; and
Valid State of Georgia Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) years of Accounting or Finance experience.

Other Qualifications

The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to starting with the City of Statesboro:

Background Investigation
Pre-Employment Urinalysis

Benefits

The City of Statesboro offers the following comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees and their families:

Health Insurance - The Platinum Plan and Gold Plan (PPO Plans offered through Anthem BCBS) are offered at very reasonable rates.
Dental - City-paid dental insurance is provided through Anthem BCBS.
Vision - An annual exam and materials benefit (frames/lenses or contacts) are provided through EyeMed.
Retirement - Employees contribute 3% pretax and the City of Statesboro contributes 9%. Employees are vested after five years of service. Non-public safety employees are eligible for full retirement after 30 years of service. Public safety employees are eligible for full retirement at 55 years of age and 25 years of service.
457(b) Deferred Compensation Program - Through Nationwide, employees can set aside additional pre-tax / post-tax money towards retirement through investing contributions in the stock market.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to assist with qualifying medical expenses or dependent daycare expenses.
Life Insurance - Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance in the amount of one times salary rounded up to the next thousand dollars is provided at no cost to the employee. Also, basic dependent life insurance at $10,000 is provided for covered family members.
Voluntary Term Life Insurance - New employees are guaranteed at least $150,000 (not to exceed five times their annual salary). Employees are offered up to $50,000 of spouse life insurance and $10,000 of dependent life insurance.
Long-Term Disability - City-paid long-term disability insurance pays 50% of the employee’s salary if the employee is out of work for 90 days due to sickness.
Short-Term Disability - Employees can select short-term disability insurance and receive 66.67% of their salary if they are out of work for seven or more days.
Holidays - Employees receive 12 days of holiday pay annually.
Vacation and Sick Leave - New employees earn 80 hours of vacation leave and 96 hours of sick leave annually.
Health Center - Employees and their families (if the families are covered by the City’s health insurance plan) receive complimentary access to the health center. The center provides medical access for routine checkups, urgent care needs, and chronic condition management.
Fitness Center - Employees and their families receive complimentary access to the fitness center on a 24/7 basis annually. The center is staffed with an athletic trainer and personal trainers.
Employee Assistance Program - Employees and their families receive complimentary services including counseling and legal services through Support Linc.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Agency Information

Employer: Statesboro, City of (GA)
Address: 50 East Main Street

Statesboro, Georgia, 30458
Phone: 912-212-2360
Website: https://www.statesboroga.gov