Accounting Assistant

Join the Development Approvals and Inspections section as a Securities and Contracts Assistant! In this role, you will be responsible for key accounting and contract administration functions within the Landscaping Securities and Inspections unit, playing an integral role in supporting the growth of the city’s tree canopy and delivering exceptional customer service to our business partners. Reporting to the Securities and Contracts Administrator, this role oversees the administrative lifecycle of landscaping securities—including the intake, holding, and release of funds for landscaping on private development sites in accordance with operating procedures. You will also assist in coordinating and executing key administrative components of the unit's annual procurement cycle and maintain accurate standard operating procedures. What will you do? - Receive, verify, track, and process incoming securities, letters of credit, cash, and development bonds - Draft official receipts, track security expiration dates, and process security release requests - Assist with contract development, proposal scoring, vendor call-outs, and processing payment JVs - Provide timely, customer-focused support regarding landscape security inquiries and procedures - Maintain accurate databases, physical files, and financial tracking sheets across enterprise systems