Fiscal Officer II (Comptroller)

Incumbents in this position are responsible for maintenance of the City’s financial system. Duties include processing capital lease reimbursements/debt payments, bond issuance accounting support, continuing disclosure support and other post‑issuance compliance, assisting with financial reporting and year‑end cash basis and review therein, along with other special projects as directed. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Debt Management Facilitates the set up and maintenance of general ledger accounts for bond issues, lease purchase agreements, and other debt instruments. Makes debt service payments and prepares wire transfers and journal entries. Monitors investment earnings, expenditures, and transfers on trustee accounts. Monitors trustee account activities to ensure compliance with ordinances and indentures. Manages Airport trustee accounts by reviewing bond documents and verifying documentation account transactions to update accounts, on an as‑needed basis. Facilitates reconciliation of bank statements for all non‑enterprise outstanding debt and reconciles airport accounts to the general ledger on a monthly basis. Financial Reporting / Other Projects and Duties Assists with preparation of the Cash Basis Annual report and the Annual Comprehensive Report of the City (ACFR). Assists with audit activity for the City, both internal and external. Prepares and updates monthly general fund cash flow report. Assists with review of workpapers of other Accountants in the Financial Reporting/Debt Management section. Performs end‑of‑year Gateway Transportation Center True Up. Prepares journal entries to record Green Help AmeriNat receipts and reconcile accounts. Submits various filings at state and federal levels. As appointed, serves on various Selection Committees and assists, coordinates or manages various special projects related to the operation of the Comptroller’s Office. Serves as Comptroller's representative on select Selection Committees to help ensure fiscal responsibility, efficient procurement practices, compliance with MBE/WBE requirements, and adherence to RFP / RFQ requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Data utilization – ability to perform mid‑level data analysis, audit, deduce, assess, conclude, and appraise; discretion in referencing such to established criteria. Human interaction – ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on applying policies, procedures, and standards. Equipment, machinery, tools, and materials use – ability to operate, maneuver, and provide adjustment on equipment and tools such as computer, calculator, and related materials. Verbal aptitude – ability to utilize reference, descriptive, and advisory data such as financial statements, statutes, procedures, guidelines. Mathematical aptitude – ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate percentages, decimals, discounts, and interest. Functional reasoning – ability to apply principles of rational systems, interpret instructions, exercise independent judgment. Situational reasoning – ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information. Environmental factors – tasks performed in safe, comfortable surroundings without adverse conditions. Physical requirements – ability to exert light physical effort, lifting 5–10 pounds, extended keyboard periods. Sensory requirements – ability to recognize and identify differences in shapes, sounds, textures associated with job tasks. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field, plus four years of financial management experience. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of St. Louis