Financial Specialist I

Colonial Heights, City of (VA); Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Heights, City of (VA) is seeking a Financial Specialist I to ensure the accuracy of financial records and provide operational support. The role covers invoice processing, vendor payments, and account reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.

The position requires a high school diploma with related experience or equivalent education, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Weekend/evening hours may be required occasionally.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma plus related experience or equivalent combinations as outlined.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures invoices are recorded, tracked, and paid.
• Processes vendor payments and matches POs, receiving reports, and invoices.
• Maintains cash balances and month-end reconciliations.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration after the Friday, October 23, 2026 closing date.

Financial Specialist I - Ensures the accuracy of all financial records, and provides operational and administrative assistance as needed.
Hiring Range: $43,420 - $50,000

• Ensures that all invoices are recorded, tracked, and paid.
• Processes vendor payments, matches purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices.
• Maintains spreadsheet on cash and balances cash at month end.
• Ensures that all monetary funds are in balance.
• Reconciles bank accounts and prepares adjusting journal entries.
• Verifies account codes for items to be encumbered.
• Reviews and approves accounting transactions.
• Performs audits as required.
• Develops, maintains, files, and updates all required reports and records.
• Maintains and updates all documentation for invoices received and paid.
• Addresses public and vendor inquiries.
• Account Receivable billing
• Reconcile Account Receivable accounts
• Other duties assigned.

• High School diploma and seven to ten years directly related experience or
• Two years of college or Associate’s Degree and two to less than five years directly related experience or
• A Bachelor’s Degree and less than two years directly related experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• General knowledge of administrative practices, procedures, and equipment.
• General knowledge of and experience with computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Individual must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, with frequent interruptions while remaining organized and accurate; be highly professional, and able to occasionally work weekend and/or evening hours.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

The work is generally performed in an office environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.