Financial Specialist I

City of Colonial Heights (Contract); Colonial Heights (VA); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Retirement

Supplemental Retirement

Holidays

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Compensatory Leave

Voluntary Benefits

Flexible Spending

Descripción de la vacante

City of Colonial Heights in Virginia is seeking a Financial Specialist I to ensure the accuracy of financial records and provide operational and administrative support. The role handles invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and reporting to support municipal operations.

Working primarily in an office, the position requires a high school diploma with 7–10 years of related experience or an associate degree with 2–5 years (or a bachelor’s with <2 years), plus strong MS Office skills and customer service abilities. Salary range $43,420–$50,000.

Formación

• High School diploma with 7–10 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 providing required knowledge and abilities.
• General knowledge of administrative practices, procedures, and equipment.
• General knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task, frequent interruptions, professional demeanor; may require weekend/evening hours.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure invoices are recorded, tracked, and paid.
• Process vendor payments, match POs, receiving reports, and invoices.
• Maintain cash balance spreadsheets and month-end balances.
• Reconcile bank accounts and prepare adjusting journal entries.
• Verify account codes for encumbered items.
• Review and approve accounting transactions.
• Perform audits as required.
• Develop and maintain required reports and records.
• Address public and vendor inquiries.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Educación

High School diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Education & Experience

• 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.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Health Insurance – The Local Choice

• The Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision).
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.
• Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Benefit Summaries
• Key Advantage 250 Benefits Summary
• Key Advantage 1000 Benefit Summary
• High-Deductible Health Plan Benefits Summary

Retirement – Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

• Basic Group Life Insurance Program Features
• Optional Group Life Insurance Program Features

Supplemental Retirement – Mission Square Retirement

• We offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.
• Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Roth IRA

Paid Holiday Leave

• The city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).

Paid Vacation Leave

• Days Earned per Month Max. Annual Accrual Days Max. Days for Carry Forward
• 0 – 5 Years 1 12 24
• Over 5 Years 1¼ 15 30
• Over 10 Years 1½ 18 36
• Over 20 Years 1¾ 21 42

Paid Sick Leave

• All full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.

Compensatory Leave

• Non-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave may be accumulated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a work week. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.

Voluntary Benefits – Pierce Group Benefits

• Employees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.

Colonial Life Products

• Pre-Tax
• Post Tax: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Critical Illness Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Cancer Term Life Accident Whole Life Medical Bridge Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Other Benefits

• Bi-weekly payday
• Virginia Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)
• VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)
• Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University

For additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at [phone].