Finance Director

Job Description

Performs advanced clerical and general office work involving the exercise of some independence in the conduct of standard duties. Performs moderately difficult physical duties involving a prescribed procedure and sequence.

Performs advanced clerical and general office work involving the exercise of some independence in the conduct of standard duties. Performs moderately difficult physical duties involving a prescribed procedure and sequence.

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of modern office policies, procedures, document, methods and equipment.
• Ability to understand the policies, procedures and services of the department or agency.
• Ability to keep moderately complex records, to assemble and organize data and to prepare reports from such records.
• Ability to make computations and tabulations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to learn and utilize specialized language and terms.
• Ability to understand and follow quickly and accurately written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to use computer hardware, various software programs and technologies, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to maintain valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Required to comply with all City of Laredo’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Work is performed inside an office, stockroom or warehouse, and outside exposed to a variety of outdoor elements such as: dry atmosphere, dirt, dust, and slippery/uneven walking surfaces. Work requires ability to work alone and closely with others. Work involves long or irregular work hours, shift work, and light travel in vehicle. Work requires operating office equipment, mechanical equipment, motor vehicle;

reaching above shoulder, pulling hand over hand, simple grasping, dual simultaneous grasping, repeated bending, pushing, crouching, crawling, kneeling, stooping, standing, sitting, twisting, climbing stairs, walking, and light carrying and lifting (under 24 Ibs.). Ability to see, write, count, read, identify shade of color, depth perception and hearing are needed to perform essential functions.

• Prepares, maintains, processes and distributes various reports, records and other documents pertinent to the department’s smooth operation; ensures same is in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and is accurate and complete.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all information obtained in the normal course of work.
• Records and maintains various statistical data regarding department services, activities and operations.
• Assists in preparing daily, weekly, monthly and annual statistical reports.
• Compiles, copies, and completes data for reports and documents; makes varied arithmetical computations on material assembled.
• Answers, screens and routes telephone calls to appropriate destination; supplies accurate information concerning program policies and procedures.
• Operates office machines and equipment, including computer or computer terminal in the performance of assigned clerical duties such as information retrieval and data entry.
• Performs complex verification, proofreading, and coding.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors and other business contacts.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.