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Citv of Orono, MN Proposed Position Description Management Anaivst/Accountant Department: Accountable to: Assigned as an attachment to departments as directed by the City Administrator, with permanent Finance Department responsibilities. Citv Administrator, Finance Director, and assigned Department Head General Description The Management Analyst/Accountant provides assigned departments with administrative analysis and support, as well as serving in an entry-level, professional accounting position in the finance department. The Management Analyst^Accountant is responsible tor providing administrative support to assigned departments and tor important, complicated phases ot payroll and utility accounting functions. The Management Analyst/Accountant performs various administrative and accounting duties with little or no supervision. Included are analysis and improvement of the administrative functions ot assigned departments, as well as utility accounting, payroll, aspects of the personnel function, and other skilled accounting duties. The Management Analyst/ .Accountant uses innovation and ingenuity in analyzing management practices, recommending process improvements, establishing record-keeping systems, compiling various reports, and assisting the managers ot assigned departments. The Management Analyst/ Accountant may superv ise the work ot employees temporarily assigned to administrative duties and part-time employees. Skills. E.xperience- and Education The Management Analyst/Accountant position requires a Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance related field with two years experience, or a two-year degree.'diploma in accounting or administration with three to five years related experience in an administrative role, or the equivalent Lotus 123, WordPerfect, and other MIS experience is helpful. Administrative experience and fund accounting experience are desired. Fquipment (Operated The Management Analyst/Accountant must operate a privately owned or city owned passenger vehicle from time to time. Working in an office environment, other equipment used in the position include: personal computers and related peripherals, calculators, typewriters, and data bindery equipment. Communications equipment includes; telephones, pagers, facsimile machines, and radios. t ••—Iff 111 I ■ f II r-■ III ■ aimn lairtfrir t »ti