Town of Penfield Comptroller

Typical Work Activities

• Ensures that claims are charged to the correct appropriation account and all claims are true and correct
• Audits all claims against the Town, along with audit accounts and receipts of Town officers
• Countersigns checks for claims for the Town Supervisor’s signature
• By Town Board resolution, functions as the accounting officer for the Town and assumes the accounting duties of the town Supervisor, pursuant to town law
• Keeps detailed accounting records in compliance with the State Department of Audit and Control
• Prepares mandated reports for the Town Board and files with the Clerk’s Office as required
• Approves for purchase items or services rendered to the Town by means of purchase order or voucher
• Ensures that purchases are budgeted and funds are available
• Transfers money from one fund to another
• Signs checks
• Approves records of funds spent
• Invests and maintains records of the daily investments in accordance with Town investment policies
• Maintains records of any Community Development project as per Federal guidelines

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices and principles
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting practices and principles for a town government
• Good knowledge of investment practices and principles as applicable to town government
• Good knowledge of town law as applicable to the powers and duties of a comptroller
• Good knowledge of federal and local laws and regulations as applicable to audit and control
• Working knowledge of community development goals and objectives
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare and present narrative and statistical reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships
• Thoroughness
• Good judgment
• Integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required
• Master of Business Administration preferred