• Financial Support Specialist

    City of College Station (College Station, TX)


    Financial Support Specialist

     

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    Financial Support Specialist

     

    Salary

     

    $21.95 - $32.92 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    College Station, TX

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    Job Number

     

    2502450

     

    Department

     

    Fiscal Services

     

    Opening Date

     

    08/14/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    11/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

    Hiring Range

     

    $21.95-$24.15

     

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    Description

    Under general direction of the Accounting Manager/Controller, the Financial Support Specialist coordinates activities related to accounts payable support, accounts receivable billing, payment processing and performs a variety of financial activities including assisting with cash reconciliation, grant accounting, and creating SSRS financial accounting reports for financial management.

    Principal Duties

    + Perform primary preparation of the daily cash reconciliation reports for the City including tasks such as the development, preparation, analysis, and review of bank transactions, reports, and records.

    + Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts for debt and transfer transactions as directed and applies principles of accounting to analyze investment and debt information and prepare financial reports.

    + Perform a variety of vendor maintenance/accounts payable support duties including but not limited to maintaining, updating, and setting up accounts payable vendor files on the system; processing, preparing and distributing 1099s in compliance with applicable IRS guidelines and reporting requirements, electronically submitting related regulatory reports and forms to the IRS by the federal filing deadline, invoice maintenance and check run management.

    + Prepare and process journal entries for one-time transactions and fund transfers as directed.

    + Assist with analyzing current procedures, identify processes or business system improvements, to include but not limited to, collaborating with City-wide stakeholders and Information Technology regarding financial reporting development and enhancements.

    + Assist with development, integration, and maintenance of treasury systems. Ensure system integration of departmental sub ledgers by performing reconciliation processes and assisting with report development in efforts to ensure general ledger integrity, identify exceptions, and ensure accuracy of electronically transferred data.

    + Perform a variety of cash receipts/accounts receivable duties including maintaining and updating accounts receivable customer files; processing invoices and monthly statements; corresponding with customers to resolve account issues including collections of accounts; coordinating with third party agencies to collect on delinquent accounts; and maintaining and distributing related reporting.

    + As directed, collaborate with Information Technology and other City departments to establish, modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of enterprise financial system control procedures.

    + Work with staff and other employees on the continuous improvement of accounting services to include consistent integration and utilization of the accounting system in compliance with applicable laws and regulations .

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    Associate degree in Accounting, MIS, Computer Science or a related field and three (3) years

     

    progressively responsible accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and

    experience

    Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

     

    Knowledge of SSRS reporting

     

    Customer service orientation

     

    Continuous improvement orientation

     

    Teamwork focused

     

    Self-starter

     

    Professional attitude

     

    Well organized

     

    Detail oriented

     

    Problem solving skills

     

    Effective communication skills (written and oral)

    Preferred:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, MIS, Computer Science, or a related field

     

    Knowledge municipal management or governmental accounting experience

     

    Supplemental Information

     

    Position posted until filled or closing date.

     

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .

     

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    Have you worked with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or both? Which do you prefer and why?

     

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    What qualities, and experience do you possess that would make you a good candidate for this position?

     

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    Please describe your experience with customer service or financial-related duties.

     

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    Please describe the types of software you are familiar with and your proficiency with each one, including utility billing or any type of billing software.

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    Employer

     

    City of College Station

     

    Address

     

    1101 Texas Avenue

     

    College Station, Texas, 77840

     

    Phone

     

    979-764-3517

     

    Website

     

    http://csjobs.cstx.gov

     

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