FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

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Located against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and home to Colorado State University (CSU), the City of Fort Collins offers a diverse culture, educated and engaged citizens, outdoor recreation, bicycles, breweries, historic charm, and a thriving economy. Throughout the year, live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining, can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a larger city.

The City’s long list of acknowledgements includes:
No. 8 Top 25 Best-Performing Large Cities (Yahoo Finance 2016)

“Top Ten Websites” Best of The Web Awards (Center for Digital Government – September 2016)

Top 10 Healthiest Cities” (Livability.com – April 2015)

No. 13 “Best Place to Live” (Livability.com – September 2015)

No. 9, and “One of the Top 10 Best Places to Retire” (CBS Money Watch – February 2012)

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick days
• Retirement + company matching – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counselling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family Onsite Health Clinic
• Personal & professional learning opportunities including supervisory and leadership development; plus career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

SUMMARY

Performs technical work associated with various business, financial or budget processes within the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Maintains database and/or spreadsheets for tracking fund budgets or project accounts. Prepares and processes accounts payable/receivables and resolves discrepancies. Reviews and processes payments for capital projects; compiles and prepares data for billing outside agencies. Performs various administrative and support functions specific to department or division. Collects appropriate fees and processes permits. Responds to billing, fee, rate or permit inquiries; provides information or assistance. May assist with payroll and time sheet processes. May assist in conducting research in development or revision of rates, fees, or permitting. Works cooperatively with City’s finance and budget offices. Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions. Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and reconciles accounts; may maintain inventory records. Researches and compiles data for reports, and generates reports. Reviews project budgets for compliance with purchasing and accounting procedures, as well as for compliance with State and Federal requirements. Assists with project budget planning. Generates purchase orders through requisitions; verifies that purchasing guidelines are met. May oversee and direct the work of temporary employees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Intermediate financial, spreadsheet, database, and word processing software skills . Experience and ability to analyze financial data and track revenues. Proficient math and accounting skills. Detail-oriented and able to work with deadlines and multiple tasks. Experience and ability to track and monitor budget or funds. Experience and ability to research information and compile regular reports. In depth knowledge of purchasing, accounting and budget procedures. Ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree in business, accounting or finance from an accredited college or technical school plus a minimum of 1 to 3 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, business administration or related area, preferably in the public sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; and talk or hear. The demands on the visual sense are high. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Normal office environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age 40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by law. For the purpose of this City policy “sexual orientation” means a person’s actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality.

BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.