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City of New Haven
Within Local A35 Range 12 $55,598.00
United States, Connecticut, New Haven
165 Church Street (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2025
Introduction Pardon our appearance while we maintain this site. Please return to the home page to view current postings. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS This is responsible bookkeeping and record keeping work of complexity and variety in the maintenance of financial records for a large City department. Work usually follows established and standardized procedures and requires speed and accuracy in order to meet deadlines. Employee may be called upon to make decisions based on experience and knowledge of the department's needs. Work is performed independently and is reviewed through conferences and reports by the Director or Deputy Director of the department. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in the development of new or revised procedures in the interest of simplifications of operations and improvement of departmental services. Assists in the development of budgets and maintains a variety of financial reports. May process permits required for use by City facilities, collect fees, and provide public information on permits. Prepares and forwards documents pertaining to a variety of expenditures such as payment vouchers, purchase orders, requisitions and other related financial data. Composes and types correspondence as directed. Performs related work as required. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Graduation from high school including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and office management and 5 years experience in bookkeeping work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience including graduation from high school. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices as applied to accounting transactions. Understanding of general budgeting principles, practices and methods. Understanding of basic governmental accounting methods and principles. Understanding of modern office methods and procedures and of the use of and care of standard office and billing equipment. Ability to maintain complex financial records and to prepare clerical and financial reports and statements. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT BU 884/R 15