Finance Specialist

City of Fair Oaks Ranch • Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Fair Oaks Ranch as a full-time Finance Specialist and put your accounting, organizational, and customer-service skills to work supporting the City's financial operations. This onsite position offers an excellent opportunity to manage essential financial processes while collaborating with employees across the organization. With a starting annual salary of $45,031, you will be rewarded for your attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to accurate, high-quality work. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, and participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, with a 7% mandatory employee contribution and a 2:1 City match. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable and detail-oriented professional who values accuracy, confidentiality, collaboration, and public service.

The City of Fair Oaks Ranch is a vibrant Hill Country community located just northwest of San Antonio, combining small-town charm with convenient access to urban amenities. We take pride in providing exceptional public service, practicing fiscal responsibility, and preserving the natural beauty and unique character of our city. As an employer, we foster a collaborative and professional work environment where innovation, integrity, and excellent service are valued. Join our dedicated team and become part of a community that values both its people and its progress.

Requirements

• One year of related experience
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles and standard financial-reporting practices
• Knowledge of cash handling, deposit processes, and general ledger accounting methods
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze information and make effective, timely decisions
• Ability to maintain accurate records and safeguard confidential information
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Strong written, verbal, and customer-service skills

Nice To Haves

• Internship or clerical financial-support experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, certifications, and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support for the City's financial operations by managing accounts payable, payroll processing, account reconciliations, cash collections, deposits, and other accounting activities.
• Process weekly accounts payable and biweekly payroll.
• Maintain payroll records.
• Complete required tax, insurance, retirement, and governmental reporting.
• Assist City employees with payroll and accounts-payable questions.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Code invoices.
• Maintain vendor files.
• Support year-end reporting requirements such as W-2s, 1099s, and quarterly payroll tax filings.
• Maintain ACH and nonsufficient-funds processes, accounting records, bank deposits, and transfers.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial procedures.
• Work closely with Human Resources.
• Assist the Procurement Manager with implementing and maintaining departmental processes.
• Accept and process payments.
• Prepare daily bank deposits.
• Post financial information to the City's website.
• Serve as a backup for utility billing functions when needed, which may include processing billing cycles and late fees and assisting customers with utility-account questions.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, with a 7% mandatory employee contribution and a 2:1 City match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed