Under the direction of OITs Financial Manager this employee will assist with the responsibility of the accounting and budget processes for IT related purchases services initiatives and projects. The position requires the ability to interpret and prepare accounting records ensuring that IT projects comply with the Citys accounting and financial regulations. Salary is commensurate with the education and qualifications of the successful candidate.
Essential Functions
- Prepare examine and analyze accounting records and other financial reports to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to OIT and City of Philadelphia reporting and procedural standards.
- Report to the supervising Financial Manager and the Deputy CFO regarding the finances of establishment.
- Establish tables of financial records and assign financial transactions to the appropriate accounts.
- Implement modify and document fiscal records in the City of Philadelphias and OITs accounting / financial systems such as FAMIS ACIS ADPICS CBMS Excel and Access.
- Ensure OIT purchases are consistent with the Citys and OITs financial policies procedures and budgetary guidelines.
- Assist the IT Financial Managers in evaluating vendor proposals and quotes ensuring scope of work and cost estimates are properly associated with corresponding budget items.
- Analyze trends costs financial commitments and obligations to provide accurate and reliable projections for decision making by IT Financial Managers.
Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Analyze and comprehend organizational and procedural problems and make recommendations related to accounting and budgetary requirements.Express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates administrative officials and departmental officials.Analyze and resolve accounting and other budgetary problems and make sound recommendations consistent with accounting and budgetary principles and departmental policies.Exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures consistent with overall policy objectives.Accounting principles budget formulation evaluation and administration including the execution of provided guidelines.The principles and practices of financial administration as applied to the analysis of budgetary objectives and procedures.The principles of finance as applied to budget preparation and control.Principles and practices of administrative analysis and managerial operations.The foundational knowledge of City and agency rules.Basic knowledge of IT business terms and needs.Qualifications : EDUCATION
Completion of a bachelors degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting finance economics or related field.
EXPERIENCE / SKILL
Full performance position; 1 4 years accounting / fiscal / budget experience preferably with the City of Philadelphia.Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite required.Attention to detail is critical in order to prepare and interpret a variety of financial and budgetary reports and statements.Candidate must be comfortable with basic Information Technology issues.An equivalent combination of education and experience deemed acceptable by OITs Chief Financial Officer and / or the agency department head will also be considered. However a bachelors degree is required.
Additional Information :
Salary Range : $55000 - $62620
Please note salary cannot exceed $62620.
Did you know
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer : 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hirePlease note that effective September 1 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to
present proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race
ethnicity color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status source of income familial status genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at or send an email to faqpchr @. For more information go to : Human Relations Website :
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Employment Type : Full-time
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