Financial Support Specialist

• This is a continuous posting and will remain open until filled. The first screening will occur for all applications received on or prior to Friday, May 19, 2017 and each Friday following until a qualified candidate has been selected.*

The City of Aurora is looking for a knowledgeable candidate to perform a variety of complex analytical and administrative functions regarding budget development and for the Planning and Development Services Department

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we’re growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respec t, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day

Diverse community

Competitive total compensation package

Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan

Light rail station minutes away

On-site fitness center and wellness programs

Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement

Access to innovation work spaces Planning and Development Services Department

Our Vision is to help create a shared community vision and develop and implement effective plans based on that vision, in order to improve people’s lives. The Administration Division is one of 5 divisions within Planning and Development Services. The Administrative Divisions function is for oversight of the department’s work program and for developing and maintaining a quality-driven organization through improved customer service, department administration, and City-planning policies.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Department Budget Coordinator

Provides budget assistance to the department director, management team and Budget Office

Develops spending plans and monitors department expenditures

Designs computerized spreadsheets for analyzing, monitoring and reporting expenditure and revenue activity for the department, budget, and grants (including State grants associated with the Aurora South Metro SBDC and Brownfield Revolving Loan funds)

Other department grants from a variety of sources

Prepares quarterly reimbursement requests for the SBDC and reports for all grant funding in conjunction with the designated Grants Manager

Prepares draw requests for grant funding from the federal government, establishes required accounts for the Aurora Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) and assists the Manager and urban renewal staff with analysis and accounting of over 70 separate AURA budgets

Acts as liaison in all aspects of budget management between the department and the City’s Budget Office

Schedules and coordinates meetings with management, department staff members and outside agencies

Responds to a variety of external and internal requests for budget information

Coordinates special projects and reports

Processes purchasing, accounting and budget paperwork

Maintains/updates department records

Composes a variety of documents

Coordinates and distributes City Council Policy Committee meeting agendas and packets

Prepares minutes

Provide basic financial functions

Taking and recording payments and documents

Balancing daily accounts

Batching and processing documents

Conducting data entry and filing

May serve as lead worker assigning work and monitoring work completion

Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field

At least 2 years administrative and analytical experience in budgeting and accounting Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered

Licenses and Certifications

As assigned, specialized certificates and licenses may be required:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands :
Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds

Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing

Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of office equipment

Vision for reading and interpreting reports and data analysis and preparation

Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens Work Environ ment :

Works in a clean, comfortable environment Equipment Used :
Standard business and professional tools and equipment

This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

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For Veterans points: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

If you need assistance in completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.