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Financial Specialist IAll applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration after the Friday, October 23, 2026 closing date.Financial Specialist I - Ensures the accuracy of all financial records, and provides operational and administrative assistance as needed. Hiring Range: $43,420 - $50,000Examples Of DutiesEnsures 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 billingReconcile Account Receivable accountsOther duties assigned.Education & ExperienceHigh School diploma and seven to ten years directly related experience orTwo years of college or Associate's Degree and two to less than five years directly related experience orA 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).Individual must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, with frequent interruptions while remaining organized and accurate; be highly professional, and able to occasionally work weekend and/or evening hours.Strong customer service skills.Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe work is generally performed in an office environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.BenefitsFull-Time Employee Benefits:Health Insurance – The Local ChoiceThe Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision).Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)Basic Group Life Insurance Program FeaturesOptional Group Life Insurance Program FeaturesSupplemental Retirement - Mission Square RetirementWe offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.457 Deferred Compensation PlanRoth IRAPaid Holiday LeaveThe city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).Paid Vacation LeaveYears of Service - Day(s) EarnedPer Month - Max. AnnualAccrual Days - Max. Days forCarry Forward0 – 5 Years - 1 - 12 - 24Over 5 Years - 1¼ - 15 - 30Over 10 Years - 1½ - 18 - 36Over 20 Years - 1¾ - 21 - 42Paid Sick LeaveAll full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.Compensatory LeaveNon-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave may be accumulated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a work week. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.Voluntary Benefits – Pierce Group BenefitsEmployees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.Colonial Life ProductsPre-Tax: - Post Tax:Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Critical IllnessHealth Savings Account (HSA) - DisabilityCancer - Term LifeAccident - Whole LifeMedical Bridge - Student Loan Forgiveness Program* Note: Employees can only enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) during Open Enrollment in May of each year.Other BenefitsBi-weekly paydayVirginia Credit Union membershipEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)Education/tuition discounts through Liberty UniversityFor additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at .
Worksite address
colonial heights, VA, 23834, US
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