Financial Support Specialist - UCS
City of College Station
Financial Support Specialist - UCS
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Financial Support Specialist - UCS
Salary
$21.95 - $32.92 Hourly
Location
College Station, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2402331
Department
Fiscal Services
Opening Date
12/20/2024
Closing Date
2/21/2025 11:59 PM Central
Hiring Range
$21.95 - $24.15
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Description
Under the general direction of the Systems Accountant , the Financial Support Specialist performs utility accounting t asks within the Utility Customer Service d epartment ; participates in integration and support of various enterprise customer systems that impact City customer s ; assists in producing timely and accurate customer statements and reports; and assist with maintaining utility customer accounting records .
Principal Duties
+ Compile and analyze customer information for customer statements as directed by the Manager and apply principles of accounting to issues and concerns and prepare customer reports.
+ Reconcile subsidiary records of the system and research discrepancies . Propose adjusting transactions necessary to make corrections to appropriate accounting records .
+ Perform period-end processing and detail reports for other departments , which includes department detail , closing account periods , and distributing month and year-end reports. Develop and execute any necessary customized reporting from the system for customer reporting purpose s .
+ Pr epare monthly and quarterly detail reports. Understand data structure and provide training to departments as requested .
+ Participate in annual accounting activities, including but not limited to, assisting with the preparation of annual audit support materials .
+ Assist with the development, integration, and maintenance of the customer systems , including but not limited to p articipa ting in upgrade and installation testing , e nsur ing system integration of departmental sub-ledger to general ledger , and ensuring integrity and accuracy of electronically transferred data.
+ Collaborate with Information Technology and other City departments to establish , modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of the enterprise customer systems control procedures.
+ Work to maintain and enhance the proprietary reporting system for monthly, quarterly , and annual customer report s .
+ Work with vendors and other city employees on the continuous improvement of customer services to ensure a consistent, integrated System that is utilized within the standards, and ensur es compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
+ Recommend process improvement goals, objectives , and changes to policies and priorities for assigned activities to improve the customer reporting services of the City.
+ Perform other duties as assigned .
Qualifications
Required: Associate degree in accounting , MIS, Computer Science or a related field and three (3) years of experience ; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of system i ntegrat ion
Knowledge of databases as it relate s to system integration
Customer service orientation
Continuous improvement orientation
Teamwork focused
Self-starter
Professional attitude
Well organized
Detail oriented
Problem-solving skills
Good c ommunication skills (written and oral)
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting , MIS, Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Two (2) years of progressively responsible business experience or related experience
Municipal management or governmental accounting experience
E xperience using Structured Query Language (SQL) domain-specific language ?used to manage data, especially in a? relational database management system ?(RDBMS).
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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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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