DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Financial Services Department
TITLE: RECLASSIFY THE SUPERVISING ACCOUNTANT POSITION IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PROCUREMENT & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve the reclassification of the Supervising Accountant position in the Financial Services Department to a Procurement & Accounts Payable Supervisor position; and approve the new job description and associated pay range.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Financial Services Department currently has a Supervising Accountant position that provides oversight within the Accounting Division. As the has City continues to grow, both in population and operational complexity, the regulatory environment surrounding procurement and financial compliance has become increasingly demanding. New state and federal regulations have introduced additional oversight and documentation requirements that the incumbent in this position is required to have knowledge of and skill in, particularly for grant-funded purchases such as mandatory federal debarment checks and related-party verifications.
The City operates under a decentralized purchasing structure, in which procurement activities are conducted by individual departments rather than through a centralized purchasing division. In this environment, the need for a dedicated point person for departments to turn to within the Financial Services Department has become essential. This position will serve as the primary contact for departmental staff with procurement questions, provide technical guidance and policy interpretation, and review procurement documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
In addition to these expanded procurement responsibilities, the position will continue to provide supervisory oversight of accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements in compliance ...
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