Finance Accounting Specialist - Revenue

Blacksburg, Town of•Blacksburg, VA

About The Position

The Finance Accounting Specialist performs intermediate technical work processing tax and other revenue payments, reconciling daily cash and accounts, preparing miscellaneous billings, assisting with collections on delinquent accounts, and maintaining records and financial reports. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Accounting Supervisor. The position processes tax payments for real estate, meals and lodging, and motor vehicles; handles receipts and payment posting; reconciles cash and electronic payment batches; prepares bank deposits; responds to revenue-related inquiries; processes Town insurance claims; and supports budgetary, audit, cemetery, and business-license activities. The role requires confidentiality, accuracy, customer service, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and an Associate’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting, with considerable accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted governmental accounting principles and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of tax revenue policies, practices, and procedures.
General knowledge of accounting terminology and methods.
Thorough knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
Ability to make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately and post accounts with speed and accuracy.
Ability to operate a variety of office machines and a personal computer, including applicable software packages.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, and the general public.
Excellent customer service, analytical, time management, and communication skills.
Related experience and the ability to work independently and adhere to tight deadlines.
Requires a fidelity bond.
Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia and a satisfactory driving record.
Complete NaviLine training within six months.

Responsibilities

Receive and invoice real estate, meals and lodging, and motor vehicle tax payments; process credit card payments, issue receipts, and post payments to accounts.
Maintain confidentiality of tax information and protect citizen confidence.
Receive, receipt, and account for a variety of revenues.
Verify daily cash receipts, oversee daily cash reconciliation, prepare bank deposits, and reconcile associated accounts.
Verify and settle electronic payment batches and upload files to accounting software.
Respond to customer and citizen inquiries in person, by email, and by telephone; research and resolve inquiries and concerns; provide financial guidance and assist other departments with general revenue activities.
Process Town insurance claims for auto and property damages.
Maintain and prepare budgetary and revenue-related files and prepare accounting, fiscal, statistical, and narrative reports.
Verify general fund revenue payments for accuracy; assist with delinquent account collections and the audit process; compile data for schedules.
Maintain records and transactions for the Town cemetery and respond to citizen requests about the cemetery.
Assist with processing and billing business-license renewals and with new business applications as needed.
Attend training as necessary.