Location: College Station,TX, USA
Financial Support Specialist
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Financial Support Specialist
Salary
$21.95 - $32.92 Hourly
Location
College Station, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2402308
Department
Fiscal Services
Opening Date
10/28/2024
Closing Date
12/27/2024 11:59 PM Central
Hiring Range
$21.95 - $24.15
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Description
Under general direction of the Accounting Manager/Controller, the Financial Support Specialist coordinates activities related to accounts payable support, accounts receivable billing, payment processing and performs a variety of financial activities including assisting with cash reconciliation, grant accounting, and creating SSRS financial accounting reports for financial management.
Principal Duties
+ Perform primary preparation of the daily cash reconciliation reports for the City including tasks such as the development, preparation, analysis, and review of bank transactions, reports, and records.
+ Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts for debt and transfer transactions as directed and applies principles of accounting to analyze investment and debt information and prepare financial reports.
+ Perform a variety of vendor maintenance/accounts payable support duties including but not limited to maintaining, updating, and setting up accounts payable vendor files on the system; processing, preparing and distributing 1099s in compliance with applicable IRS guidelines and reporting requirements, electronically submitting related regulatory reports and forms to the IRS by the federal filing deadline, invoice maintenance and check run management.
+ Prepare and process journal entries for one-time transactions and fund transfers as directed.
+ Assist with analyzing current procedures, identify processes or business system improvements, to include but not limited to, collaborating with City-wide stakeholders and Information Technology regarding financial reporting development and enhancements.
+ Assist with development, integration, and maintenance of treasury systems. Ensure system integration of departmental sub ledgers by performing reconciliation processes and assisting with report development in efforts to ensure general ledger integrity, identify exceptions, and ensure accuracy of electronically transferred data.
+ Perform a variety of cash receipts/accounts receivable duties including maintaining and updating accounts receivable customer files; processing invoices and monthly statements; corresponding with customers to resolve account issues including collections of accounts; coordinating with third party agencies to collect on delinquent accounts; and maintaining and distributing related reporting.
+ As directed, collaborate with Information Technology and other City departments to establish, modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of enterprise financial system control procedures.
+ Work with staff and other employees on the continuous improvement of accounting services to include consistent integration and utilization of the accounting system in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required: Associate degree in Accounting, MIS, Computer Science or a related field and three (3) years progressively responsible accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Knowledge of SSRS reporting
Customer service orientation
Continuous improvement orientation
Teamwork focused
Self-starter
Professional attitude
Well organized
Detail oriented
Problem solving skills
Effective communication skills (written and oral)
Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Accounting, MIS, Computer Science, or a related field
Knowledge municipal management or governmental accounting experience
Supplemental Information
Position posted until filled or closing date.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .
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City of College Station
Address
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
Phone
979-###-####
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