Financial Operations & Contracts Specialist

City of Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Business Services Specialist III with the Asheville Fire Department. This role provides specialized administrative and accounting support to the department, including budget input, accounts payable, and contract processing.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in accounting or business and demonstrates strong data entry, budgeting, and administrative skills to ensure accurate financial operations and reporting for

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field required; four years of experience in the area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proven ability to handle budgetary input, forecasting revenues/expenditures, and journal processing.

Responsibilities

• Processes budget and financial management documentation, including entering budget data and generating revenue reports.
• Processes accounts payable documentation for accuracy, authorization, and payment.

Skills

Budget accounting

Data entry

Administrative support

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Job description

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Business Services Specialist III with the Asheville Fire Department. This role provides specialized administrative and accounting support to the department, including budget input, accounts payable, and contract processing.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in accounting or business and demonstrates strong data entry, budgeting, and administrative skills to ensure accurate financial operations and reporting for