Financial Specialist I

Colonial Heights, City of•City of Colonial Heights, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures the accuracy of all financial records, and provides operational and administrative assistance as needed. This role involves recording, tracking, and processing vendor payments, reconciling bank accounts, and managing accounts receivable. The position requires strong organizational and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and occasionally work weekend and/or evening hours.

Requirements

High School diploma and seven to ten years directly related experience or Two years of college or Associate’s Degree and two to less than five years directly related experience or A Bachelor’s Degree and less than two years directly related experience.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
General knowledge of administrative practices, procedures, and equipment.
General knowledge of and experience with computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, with frequent interruptions while remaining organized and accurate.
Highly professional.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Occasionally work weekend and/or evening hours.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all invoices are recorded, tracked, and paid.
Processes vendor payments, matches purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices.
Maintains spreadsheet on cash and balances cash at month end.
Ensures that all monetary funds are in balance.
Reconciles bank accounts and prepares adjusting journal entries.
Verifies account codes for items to be encumbered.
Reviews and approves accounting transactions.
Performs audits as required.
Develops, maintains, files, and updates all required reports and records.
Maintains and updates all documentation for invoices received and paid.
Addresses public and vendor inquiries.
Account Receivable billing
Reconcile Account Receivable accounts
Other duties assigned.