The Finance Office includes one full-time Finance Officer and one Assistant Finance Officer.
The Finance Office is charged with all accounting operations. Ensures proper handling of general ledgers, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions. Oversees all accounting for regular and special funds. Audits all claims against the City. Examines, analyzes, and interprets accounting records for the purpose of giving advice or preparing statements. Advises and assists on recording financial and budgetary data. Prepares the Annual Financial Statements. Serves as custodian of official City records and public documents; performs certification and recording for the City as required on legal documents and other records requiring such certification; seals and attests by signature to ordinances, resolutions, and contracts, easements, deeds, bonds or other documents requiring City certification. Completes any duties of the Municipal Finance Officer, City Auditor, and/or City Treasurer further outlined by South Dakota Codified Law.
The Assistant Finance Officer is responsible for all payroll and accounts payable. Prepares liquor invoices and others as necessary. Receives telephone calls and citizen visits concerning city services; handles questions and responds to citizen complaints.