Finance Accounting Specialist - Revenue
Salary
$45,330.00 - $47,161.00 Annually
Location
300 South Main St, Blacksburg, VA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
Finance Acc Spec Rev 112026 FT
Department
Finance
Division
Finance - Accounting
Opening Date
11/06/2026
Closing Date
11/20/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
General Definition of Work
The Finance Accounting Specialist position performs intermediate technical work processing various tax and other revenue payments, performs daily cash reconciliation, reconciles accounts, performs miscellaneous billings, performs collection procedures on delinquent accounts, maintains and prepares a variety of records and financial reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Accounting Supervisor.
The set starting pay range for this position is $45,330 to $47,161.00 annually.
The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Receives and invoices tax payments for real estate, meals & lodging, and motor vehicles; processes credit card payments; issues receipts for payment; posts payments to accounts
- Maintains citizen confidence related to tax matters by keeping information confidential
- Receives receipts and accounts for a variety of revenues
- Verifies daily cash receipts; oversees the daily cash reconciliation process and prepares the daily bank deposits; reconciles associated accounts
- Verifies and settles electronic payment batches and uploads files to accounting software
- Responds to customer and citizen inquiries in person, over email, and by telephone; researches and resolves all inquiries/concerns; provides financial guidance and assists other departments with general revenue activities
- Processes Town insurance claims for auto and property damages
- Maintains and prepares a variety of budgetary and revenue-related files; prepares accounting, fiscal, statistical, and narrative reports
- Verifies general fund revenue payments for accuracy; assists in the delinquent account collection process; assists in the audit process; compiles data for schedules
- Maintains records and transactions for the Town cemetery and responds to citizen requests about the cemetery
- Assists in processing and billing of business license renewals; assists with new business applications as needed
- Attends training as necessary
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of general accepted governmental accounting principles and procedures
- Considerable knowledge of tax revenue policies, practices, and procedures
- General knowledge of accounting terminology and methods
- Thorough knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment
- Ability to make arithmetical computations quickly and accurately
- Ability to post accounts with speed and accuracy
- Ability to efficiently operate a variety of office machines
- Ability to operate a personal computer including knowledge of applicable software packages
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, and the general public
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED and an Associate's degree in Business Administration or Accounting and considerable experience in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must possess excellent customer service, analytical, time management, and communication skills
- Possess related experience and the ability to work independently and adhere to tight deadlines
Special Requirements
- Requires a fidelity bond
- Valid drivers license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as a satisfactory driving record
- NaviLine training within six months
Physical Requirements
- This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force
- Work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions
- Frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, pushing or pulling and lifting
- Work has standard vision requirements
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
- Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data
- Work has no exposure to environmental conditions
- Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic)
The Town of Blacksburg offers a wide range of benefits.
Read more about what we offer here.
Employer Blacksburg, Town of (VA)
Address 300 South Main St
Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060
Phone 540-443-1020
Website http://www.blacksburg.gov