Finance Technician I - Accounts Receivable

Salary: $23.74 - $28.50 hourly
Location: Finance - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Classified - Full Time
FLSA: Non-Exempt

About the Role

In this role within the Accounts Receivable team, you will 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable:

• Accounts receivable experience
• Cash handling experience
• Experience working in a municipal government accounting environment
• Experience with PeopleSoft finance software

Pay

$23.74 - $28.50 hourly

Schedule

Full-time