Finance Coordinator

CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASS SPECIFICATION:
Title: Finance Coordinator Level: 2157
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Under direct supervision, performs responsible accounting and clerical duties in support of budget and finance administration in a Park District region. Work related to all Park District accounts for a region, including parks and playgrounds. Work is of a confidential nature. Performs related duties as required but not including the handling of cash or checks.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Organizes and maintains manual and computerized accounting records. Compiles confidential financial data. Performs account reconciliations and analyses of account balances. Helps prepare and maintain budgets of keeping current allocation data, maintaining records of budget expenditures versus allocations, and making calculations as needed. Inputs annual regional budget into computer and inputs budget transfers as necessary. May prepare payrolls and input information into system. May maintain off line accounting system records including physical inventories and others. Helps perform confidential audits of parks' financial records. Reviews transaction documentation for proper approvals, completeness and accuracy. Documentation includes purchase requisitions, voucher authorizations, petty cash tickets, mileage reports and monthly cash reports. Tracks financial details associated with purchase orders. Periodically produces and prints various accounting reports such as accounts payable trial balance, open purchase order register and budget to actual financial statements. Helps perform physical inventories.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: High School graduation plus five years experience performing payroll and budget preparation and administrative duties including use of PC and mainframe based management information systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Associates Degree with college course work in accounting or related field preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel). Ability to effectively initiate and manage multiple tasks. Ability to follow through with details. Ability and willingness to learn new tasks and procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Career Service: Exempt EEO: Paraprofessional FLSA: Non-Exempt