Accounting

Staff

About Us

The City of Fort Madison Accounting Department oversees all the financial actions of the city on behalf of the City Council. This office is responsible for processing of all accounts payable transactions as well as the bi-weekly payroll and all reports and associated documents. The accounting department also handles all employee health insurance benefits and required reporting as well as preparation of all union contracts. In addition, this office works closely with the City Manager and Department Heads in the budget preparation process and enters all budget information into the computer system

A complete record of all income and expenses recorded by the City is kept on file at all times including a balance on all funds and accounts. This includes all electronic deposits and withdrawals, account reconciliations and short as well as long term investments and works closely with the City's bonding agents and financial advisor. Other duties and responsibilities include Certifying to the County Treasurer all assessments and taxes levied by the council, and submission of the following annual financial reports:

• Tax Increment Debt Certificates
• Road Use Tax Report
• Annual Financial Report
• Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Report
• Adopted Budget

The Accounting Department is also responsible for operation and answering of the main switchboard system at City Hall.