Finance Assistant - PT

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

• We LOVE De Soto
• L – We lift up our community
• O – We take ownership of our collective performance
• V – We value and respect all employees
• E – We empower employees to grow

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting-related functions within the Finance Department. This is accomplished by responding to inquiries, composing documents, processing account information, maintaining department records and documents, and answering phones.

• Performs a variety of general financial functions for the department;
• Assists, supports and provides documentation and analysis needed to develop budget and prepare goals;
• Processes invoices in accordance with internal accounting policies;
• Coordinates meetings, conferences and seminars for department;
• Develops, coordinates and maintains record keeping, financial records and documents, and filing systems;
• Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, forms, and documents for the department;
• Performs other assigned duties.

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high transaction environment with strong attention to detail;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Data entry for accurately processing invoices and payments;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.