Financial Coordinator - Utilities

City Of Boynton Beach • Boynton Beach, FL

393d • $52,811 - $79,227

About The Position

The Financial Coordinator for Utilities is responsible for performing intermediate clerical and technical work related to the preparation and maintenance of fiscal and accounting records. This role acts as a liaison between the Utilities Department and the Financial Services Department, ensuring accurate processing of payments, managing budgets, and providing administrative support. The position requires regular supervision and involves various financial functions to support departmental operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited University.
• One (1) year previous work experience in some form of purchasing and/or contract management.
• Must have completed Excel Beginner Certification/Course or complete within six (6) months of hire.
• Must possess (or able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year previous work experience in local government.

Responsibilities

• Enter receiving information into systems for payment.
• Review invoices, checks extensions, additions, proper coding, and other pertinent data; process for payment.
• Act as liaison between Financial Services, purchasing, and vendors regarding payment or other inquiries.
• Perform as a liaison between Department and Financial Services billing when necessary.
• Operate calculator, computer terminal, and other standard office equipment to establish, update, and maintain records.
• Initiate, manage, and track all purchase orders as directed.
• Perform administrative and financial functions related to overall departmental operations.
• Coordinate budget activities; compile, prepare and present division, group and overall department budgets.
• Process various financial documentation; prepare or verify/approve payroll; solicit price quotes; verify/approve accounts payable check requests.
• Analyze and report trends affecting the Department's budget.
• Assist in the preparation, data entry, and tracking of department and event specific budgets.
• Manage payroll processing, billing, and collections for the Department.
• Maintain petty cash and files on all Department contracts and grants.
• Prepare and/or review a variety of operational records and reports including statistics, customer and other data gathering surveys, revenue and expense reports.
• Plan, conduct and/or coordinate staff training on department and City policies and programs.
• Establish effective working relationships with various stakeholders and provide customer service.
• Oversee special projects and perform project management as assigned.
• Prepare and transcribe technical and statistical terminology and data for dissemination.
• Attend various meetings and serve on assigned committees.

Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• City Pension Plan
• Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 457 Savings Plan (three options)
• Paid Annual Leave / Vacation
• Bonus Vacation Hours
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• On-site Training Program
• Wellness Program
• Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Credit Union
• Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Direct Deposit
• Social Security

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree