Finance Technician I - Accounts Receivable

City of Colorado Springs

2 days ago

Salary: $23 – $28/hr
Location: Finance - City of Colorado Springs, CO, CO, US
Department: IT
Education: High School
Source: GovernmentJobs

Description

Finance Technician I- Accounts Receivable

In this role within the Accounts Receivable team, you will have the opportunity to engage in a broad range of accounting responsibilities crucial to the financial health of our organization. Your daily tasks will include detailed recordkeeping and accurate reporting, ensuring the preparation and reconciliation of revenue deposits, cash and credit statements, and customer accounts.

Photo of downtown Colorado Springs in the evening with Cheyenne Mountain in the background

As a Finance Technician I, you will:

Receive and prepare routine revenue deposits; reconcile cash and credit statements; prepare bank deposit slips; and allocate funds to appropriate accounts
Reconcile customer accounts; research past due invoices, payments, and account transactions
Identify and reconcile routine discrepancies, compile documentation, and create a record of corrective action
Analyze revenue and expenditure transactions; make necessary corrections
Prepare and assist with the preparation of routine accounting reports, statements, and documents; gather and organize information and data; and maintain records and logs
Prepare and enter routine transactions into accounting system
Ensure accuracy of records and data and compliance with City code, fiscal rules, policies, and procedures
Greet customers, both internal and external; respond to general inquiries; and provide information and assistance, including account status, payments, and account balance
Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:

Technical accounting principles and practices
Modern office procedures and technology, especially Microsoft Office
Payment card industry compliance

Ability to:

Perform job duties with a high degree of accuracy
Maintain a high degree of accuracy while working in a demanding and highly interactive team environment
Work effectively in a team environment
Explain and apply pertinent department policies and procedures
Provide excellent customer service
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
One year of full-time experience in accounting or a related field

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.