<p>Specific duties for this position will include running payroll for the Fiscal Service and Purchasing Departments, maintaining personnel records, ordering office supplies and maintaining inventory, handling management of accounts payable including purchase orders and invoice payments, and projects including helping to manage the City procurement card program and other special projects under the Chief Financial Officer and Purchasing Agent's purview.</p> <p>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</p> <p>The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.</p> <ul> <li>Responds to phone calls and emails </li><li>Compiles and analyzes data, prepares reports </li><li>Assists in the planning and preparation of formal reports </li><li>Manages and tracks purchases and reimbursements related to department budgets and funds </li><li>Processes incoming checks and invoices for payments </li><li>Assists in developing and preparing instruction and informational guides for public and internal use </li><li>Prepares correspondence relating to assigned area of activity </li><li>Attends meetings of City officials and community organizations for the purpose of gathering information </li><li>Conducts various research projects or special assignments </li><li>Performs related work as required </li><li>Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration or a related field </li><li>-AND-- </li><li>Three (3) years of related work experience   </li><li>-OR-- </li><li>Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities </li></ul> <p>We Offer:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1 </li><li>6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit) </li><li>Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account </li><li>Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options </li><li>Twelve Paid Holidays </li><li>Paid Vacation and Sick Time </li><li>Paid parking (if applicable) </li><li>Employee Home Ownership Incentive </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling </li><li>Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive </li><li>Employee Discounts and Perks </li></ul> <p>Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application.</p> <p>The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.</p>