Comptroller

$90,000 - $90,000/Yr

SelectOne - Buffalo, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Buffalo, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Comptroller position for the City of Lackawanna involves overseeing the Division of Accounts and Control within the Department of Administration & Finance. The role is crucial for maintaining municipal accounting records, auditing claims, and preparing payroll for city employees. The Comptroller also generates complex financial reports and supervises a small clerical staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all municipal accounting records.
• Audit claims against the City.
• Prepare payrolls for all City employees.
• Prepare a variety of complex financial reports relating to the City's financial status.
• Supervise a small clerical staff in the Comptroller's office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 4+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Prior experience with government or municipality accounting preferred.
• Budget/project management experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Base salary of $90,000+
• On-site work in Lackawanna, NY
• Standard working hours from 9AM to 4:30PM