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Coordinates the preparation of annual year -end closing of the City's <br />accounting records and preparation of annual financial statements <br />with the City auditors. Provides necessary supporting documentation <br />to minimize the expenses of this service from outside providers. <br />Assists City Administrator with the coordination of the financial <br />aspects of public improvements, and all aspects of bond issue <br />activities and their records, including project monitoring systems to <br />ensure project costs are properly documented and that appropriate <br />funding and /or reimbursement is obtained. <br />Assists the City Administrator in the prepartion of special reports <br />pertaining to areas such as debt sinking fund analysis, cash flow <br />analysis, tax increment financing programs, budget analysis, capital <br />budgeting, lease /purchase decisions, or other types of projections as <br />needed. <br />Assists in the development and administration of internal control <br />system for municipal fixed assets. <br />Maintains personal contact with all department heads, co- workers, <br />supervisors, public officials and the public in general with regards <br />to coordination of financial accounting issues. <br />Assists in the preparation of the publication of the Annual Financial <br />Report (AFR). <br />Under the cirection of the City Administrator, periodically monitors <br />and evaluates outside vendor services utilized by the City to ensure <br />cost effectiveness and makes recommendations for alternative services <br />as justified. <br />Assists the City Administrator to evaluate and recommend new or <br />revised accounting techniques, practices and procedures consistent <br />with federal /state guidelines and Generally Accepted Accounting <br />Principles to enhance the City's accounting system. Oversees the <br />implementation of approved system modifications. <br />Analyzes historical and current cash -flow patterns and establishes <br />cash - management guidelines and procedures to avoid unnecessary <br />overdrafts or excessive cash on hand. Oversees the investment of <br />City funds in accordance with sound management practices and within <br />statutory guidelines; under the direction of and subject to the <br />approval of the City Administrator. <br />Keeps City Administrator informed on a timely basis of all important <br />conditions which must be known to effectively manage City operations. <br />Performs other responsibilities as apparent or delegated. <br />Page 11 <br />