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Accounts Payable Auditor II

City of New Haven
Within Local 884 Range 15: $61,641 - $64,329 annualized
United States, Connecticut, New Haven
165 Church Street (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2025
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS This is responsible financial control work in the analysis, evaluation and verification of municipal expenditures prior to the actual disbursement of funds. An employee in this class analyzes and evaluates encumbrance documents, contracts and vouchers as a condition precedent to authorization of payment by the Controller. Work requires knowledge of financial directives and their application to expenditure control procedures. Emphasis in this activity is upon accuracy, and the maintenance of continuity of workflow; and the employee is frequently responsible for making decisions based on experience and knowledge of operating departments, although policy problems are referred to a supervisor. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Audits and reviews transactions documents pertaining to a variety of municipal expenditures, such as payment vouchers, purchase orders, requisitions, and contracts for proper authorization, accuracy in computations, account codes, prices, and availability of appropriated funds. Confers with employees of other departments concerning problems in the processing of financial transactions and recommends solutions. Consults with administrative superiors regarding the establishment of policies pertaining to the authorization of payments and modifications of existing procedures. Resolves problems arising during the auditing of municipal expenditures. Performs related work as required. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Graduation form a standard high school supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and auditing; and three years of experience in a large-scale financial control program; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills: KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of expenditure auditing and the ability to apply these to expenditure transactions; Some knowledge of the principles and methods of the operation of office machines and appliances; Ability to analyze financial problems and to make recommendations to affect their solution; Ability to interpret and explain the statutory and other requirements pertinent to municipal expenditures; Ability to detect possible deficiencies in expenditure documents; Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with supervisors, and other City officials. SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a "General Fund," tested position. This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 884, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Bargaining agreements available to review HERE. General Funded hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but rather the City pension, contributing 9% of salary. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy, and (3) a 120-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment. Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana. Selection Plan Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date. It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process.* Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date. Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE. Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department. We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position. Conclusion To apply for this opportunity: Complete your User Registration. You are encouraged to save your Applicant Profile for future use. You MUST click on the job posting you are interested in, and click Apply or Apply Online from within that posting. MAKE SURE the job you are applying for is named at the top of the page as you review your application! Review or modify your application for that position Click "Ready to Send App" or the "Send" tab; read page and click the attestation Click "Send to City of New Haven" You will be redirected to "CONFIRMATION OF EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION SUBMISSION" You will also receive an email and text, if a number was provided, confirming your submission If you do not receive this confirmation in the next 24 hours, your application has not been submitted - please contact us at NHJobs@newhavenct.gov Please Note, your Profile is NOT an application for an open position. After you create your Applicant Profile, you must still click on a Job Title and complete the application as instructed for each position.