Financial Specialist 3

Position Summary

Provides professional-level accounting support with a focus on accounts receivable and financial reporting. Assists with day-to-day accounting functions, reconciliations, data analysis, and year-end reporting. 

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze financial data for accuracy, compliance, trends, and anomalies

• Examine accounts receivable statements and general ledger accounts

• Input and maintain data in accounting systems and spreadsheets

• Maintain financial ledgers, journals, and supporting documentation

• Prepare invoices, cash receipts, bank deposits, and reconciliations

• Import and reconcile data between financial and utility management systems

• Assist with budget tracking and reporting

• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries

• Perform senior-level clerical and administrative support tasks

• Operate standard office equipment

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Ability to collect, research, and interpret financial data

• Effective communication and customer service skills

• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (minimum 20 semester / 30 quarter accounting credits) and 2 years of professional accounting experience; OR

• Associate degree in accounting with required credits and 4 years of professional accounting or auditing experience; OR

• High school diploma/GEDand 6 years of professional accounting experience with required college-level accounting coursework

Applicants must be bondable. Accounting transcripts required. Candidates must pass a basic accounting test.

Skills & Abilities

• Basic business writing and verbal communication

• Mathematical calculations including percentages and interest

• Practical problem-solving and reasoning skills

Physical Requirements

• Primarily sedentary work with occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 25 lbs occasionally)

• Frequent close-up reading, data entry, and computer use

Work Environment

• Office environment with moderate noise

• Occasional exposure to mechanical equipment or airborne particles

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening required

• Preference in hiring may apply in accordance with applicable policy