Controller

The Accounts Payable Division is responsible for the following:

• Timely payments of invoices, travel and all related costs incurred by the City
• Data entry into the financial accounting system
• Maintaining vendor tables
• Generating and mailing checks and wire transfers
• Preparation of 1099's
• Provide customer service to City employees and vendors; resolve any questions or issues that may arise concerning vendor payments; provide detailed information of City accounts payable policies and procedures.

The Payroll Division is responsible for the following:

• Timely and accurate processing of the City of Richmond's payroll
• Data entry of payroll information into TEMS (Total Employees Management System)
• Updating, reviewing and reconciling payroll deductions
• Setting up of direct deposits
• Generating and distributing checks and wire transfers
• Handling all payroll accounting related activities to include reconciliation of payroll to general ledger, payments to third parties, payment of state and federal taxes and compliance reporting
• Research tax issues to determine appropriate handling
• Provide customer service to City employees and outside agencies to resolve any questions or issues that may arise concerning payroll related matters; provide detailed information of federal and state payroll regulations and City payroll policies and procedures.

The Financial Compliance Division is responsible for the following:

• Develops and implements processes for ensuring that the disbursement of City funds are handled in accordance with City policies.
• Makes recommendations to correct deficiencies or improve operations; follows-up to determine that, when necessary, appropriate corrective action has been taken.
• Determines procedures to ensure compliance with established policies.
• Prepares surveys and internal audit reports necessary to comply with audit objectives.
• Develops audit objectives and methodology scope to meet professional standards.
• Analyzes results of tests and formulates findings for management.
• Manages the City's 1099 reporting requirements.
• Develops relationships with the fiscal liaisons of City agencies and departments.
• Complies with the mandates of the Finance Department and City policies.