Job Description

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty processing accounting and other financial transactions in the police department. Maintains general ledgers by posting credits and debits; reconciles accounts; processes accounts payable and accounts receivable; processes and tracks purchase orders; provides customer service in processing transactions. Maintains reports necessary to ensure proper internal control and to satisfy information needs. Assists with the reconciliation of budget expenditures and preparation of the budget for the department. Interacts with vendors on product pricing, specifications, availability, and questions on invoices. Maintains and monitors procurement card transactions. Processes training requests requiring funds to travel, and works with employees to complete expense reports. Creates and maintains filing systems for financial area of responsibility. Performs general clerical and administrative duties in support of department activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire. Must be able to type a minimum of 30 wpm. Must have knowledge of computer applications related to the work, i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel. Requires knowledge of basic mathematical and statistical computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and ratios, as well as principles and practices of basic accounting. Must be able to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction and multi-task. Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Physical Demands: Hand dexterity to operate personal computer and other equipment related to job. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Typical Working Conditions: A normal office environment.

Valid driver’s license
Drug Testing
In addition to the Application, testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this position.
Apply online at www.indepmo.org/hr. Position open until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to humanresources-coi@indepmo.org.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

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