Responsibilities
The mission of the Finance Department is to safeguard the city’s assets and ensure the credibility of the financial information generated and reported. A focus is placed on internal controls, accountability, accuracy and transparency of financial transactions and documentation while complying with local, state, and federal regulations.

Services provided by the Finance Department include:

Accounts payable Accounts receivable Budgeting process Capital asset management Cash management Debt activities

Finance administration Financial analysis and reporting Payroll Training Year end close and audit

Payroll

• Ensure that payroll practices, reporting requirements and record-retention are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage payments to employees in a timely, accurate manner following approved payroll procedures.
• Prepare and issue payroll reports and W-2s and payment of payroll taxes and payables in a timely manner.

Accounts Payable 

• Adhere to the city’s purchasing policy, the conditions of vendor invoices and contractual agreements, and applicable state, and federal purchasing requirements.
• Follow city, state, and federal record-retention guidelines.
• Work with staff and outside vendors to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.