Job Summary: Under general direction, supervises, plans and coordinates the activities and operations of the Accounting Division; performs a variety of advanced level and professional accounting functions related to the assigned area of responsibility; coordinates assigned activities with other departments, outside agencies and the general public; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Assistant Finance Director and Finance Director; performs related job duties as assigned. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of municipal administration, governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, purchasing, payroll, cashiering, investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, business license; computer applications in administrative functions.