Accounting Specialist III

Under direct supervision of the Financial Services Director, processes financial transactions and transfers, monitors expenditures, and prepares various financial documents; maintains internal controls through audit functions; assists with the budget process; assists with the purchasing, preparing; examining, analyzing, negotiating, and revising of contracts that involve the purchase or sale of goods or services such as equipment, materials, supplies, professional services, construction, and/or products. Works in coordination with the Accounting Manager to facilitate the procurement process and maintain compliance with the City’s purchasing policies. May specialize in some phase of accounting work such as federal funds accounting, property and equipment control, cost, budgeting, or bonds.