Finance Technician I - Accounts Receivable

Finance Technician I - Accounts Receivable

Salary

$23.74 - $28.50 Hourly

Location

Finance - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18362

Division

Finance

Department

Controller

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Finance Technician I- Accounts Receivable

In this role within the Accounts Receivable team, you will have the opportunity to engage in a broad range of accounting responsibilities crucial to the financial health of our organization. Your daily tasks will include detailed recordkeeping and accurate reporting, ensuring the preparation and reconciliation of revenue deposits, cash and credit statements, and customer accounts.

As a Finance Technician I, you will:

• Receive and prepare routine revenue deposits; reconcile cash and credit statements; prepare bank deposit slips; and allocate funds to appropriate accounts
• Reconcile customer accounts; research past due invoices, payments, and account transactions
• Identify and reconcile routine discrepancies, compile documentation, and create a record of corrective action
• Analyze revenue and expenditure transactions; make necessary corrections
• Prepare and assist with the preparation of routine accounting reports, statements, and documents; gather and organize information and data; and maintain records and logs
• Prepare and enter routine transactions into accounting system
• Ensure accuracy of records and data and compliance with City code, fiscal rules, policies, and procedures
• Greet customers, both internal and external; respond to general inquiries; and provide information and assistance, including account status, payments, and account balance
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Technical accounting principles and practices
• Modern office procedures and technology, especially Microsoft Office
• Payment card industry compliance

Ability to:

• Perform job duties with a high degree of accuracy
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy while working in a demanding and highly interactive team environment
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Explain and apply pertinent department policies and procedures
• Provide excellent customer service
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• One year of full-time experience in accounting or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Accounts receivable experience
• Cash handling experience
• Experience working in a municipal government accounting environment
• Experience with PeopleSoft finance software

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Apply to Join Our Team

• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

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Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!

Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.

The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Do you have experience with any of the following? Please select all that apply.

• Experience with PeopleSoft Finance software
• Experience working in a municipal government accounting environment
• Cash handling experience
• Accounts receivable experience
• none of the above

04

If selected above, please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience.

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov