What We Do
The Accounting and Finance Bureau uses a voucher system to review and authorize the processing,
reviewing over 23,000 accounts payable invoices each year. The Bureau of Accounting processes
payments for all of the City’s fund types and account groups and prepares payroll for nearly 600 employees.
The Bureau maintains accounting records for the City’s General Fund, four Enterprise Funds (Stormwater Management, Sewer, Water, and Solid Waste & Recycling) and nearly 40 Capital Project, Special Revenue, and Trust and Agency funds. The Accounting Bureau prepares billings and adjustments for various Police services, bulk sewer services, and industrial waste surcharge.
The Accounting and Finance Bureau prepares the City’s regular financial statements, posts monthly journal entries, and reconciles bank statements and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis. This Bureau also provides work papers to the independent auditors for performance of the City’s annual audit and creation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
