Administrative Assistant - Finance

City of Marion•Marion, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative, clerical, financial processing, insurance claims administration, and records management support for the City of Marion Finance Department.

Requirements

Exceptional customer service skills and professional phone manners.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to balance a variety of tasks for multiple departments/divisions.
Ability to maintain an organized filing system.
Ability to understand and implement oral and written communications.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.
Ability to keep and maintain department records in an organized and orderly way.
Ability to use computers, including word-processing, spreadsheet, and specialized financial software applications.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to bend, reach, climb, stoop and lift up to 10 pounds frequently.
Occasional heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
Ability to read, speak, write and understand English to communicate effectively and professionally with fellow employees, Boards and the general public via telephone, in written form or face-to-face.
Ability to operate computer keyboard, calculator, telephone, photocopier, and similar electronic and manual office machines.
Ability to sit for long periods of time for typing and computer work.
Criminal Background Check
Registered Sex Offender Registry Check
Drug Screen

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree in accounting, business or related field of study preferred.
Any acceptable combination of education, training, and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities, and skills may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Provide general administrative support, customer service, and document preparation for the Finance Department.
Schedule meetings, prepare materials, and maintain departmental calendars.
Assist with agenda memos, packets, minutes, and meeting documentation.
Maintain organized paper and electronic files; process departmental mail and office supply needs.
Support special projects, data entry, and document review.
Enter invoices, revenues, receipts, and prepare accounts receivable billings.
Review supporting documentation, track outstanding receivables, and prepare deposits and revenue reports.
Coordinate with departments on coding, billing information, and payment status; maintain accurate financial records.
Prepare documents for Council approval, including but not limited to claims and payment materials.
Assist with check runs, remittances, and mailing verification.
Maintain records related to claims, approvals, and payments.
Administer program reporting, payments, and documentation; maintain accurate records.
Communicate with participating entities and monitor deadlines.
Maintain insurance and vehicle records, policy documents, schedules and renewal materials.
Coordinate certificates of insurance and asset updates; assist with claim processing and documentation.
Perform clerical filing; scan, index, archive, and retrieve documents.
Support records retention, archival processes, and audit preparation.
Ensure records are accurate, complete, accessible, and confidential.
Respond to routine inquiries from departments, vendors, residents, and outside agencies.
Communicate clearly regarding financial transactions, insurance, and program matters; maintain confidentiality.
Maintain and update Finance Department webpages; review content for accuracy and consistency.