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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