The Accounting Division is responsible for the following duties:
1. Oversee the collection, disbursement, and investment of all City funds.
2. Provide timely and accurate fiscal management data to City management, staff, and Council.
3. Prepare and monitor the annual budget approved by the City Council.
4. Prepare and monitor multi-year financial models.
5. Coordinate the planning, issuance and repayment of debt.
6. Coordinate and plan the annual City audit of its accounts and financial statements.
7. Preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
8. Perform the accurate recording of financial transactions into the City’s general ledger.
9. Monitor all grant funded projects throughout the City.
10. Process accounts payable to ensure that vendors are paid in compliance with the terms of purchase.
11. Issuance and processing of accounts receivable invoices for the collection of liens, health and safety inspection fees, and other miscellaneous items.
12. Invest idle City funds for the best possible yield after ensuring the safety of the investment and anticipating future liquidity needs.