Financial Specialist II

FHLB Des Moines; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

City of Virginia Beach seeks a Financial Specialist II in the City Treasurer's Department to support daily financial duties and department projects. The role demands accuracy in processing transactions, grant administration, and regular reporting to funding sources and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include maintaining financial worksheets, overseeing receivables/payables, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and city regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires any combination of education above a GED and/or experience equivalent to five (5) years in a field such as account clerk using the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience with government financial processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, audit, and process complex financial transactions to ensure accurate recording of data.
• Assist with federal/state grants administration, monitoring expenditures, and grantor reporting.
• Create and maintain financial worksheets and regular reports for City staff and external agencies.
• Update departmental processes for financial metrics and reporting tools.
• Communicate with city staff, vendors, and external agencies to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance.
• Manage accounts receivable/payable processes, invoicing, and payments; handle City P-Card duties if assigned.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Grant administration

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Education

GED or higher

Job description

Job Posting End Date:October 16, 2026Department:CITY TREASURERCompensation Grade:G23Compensation Range & Starting Salary:Pay Range: $51,979.20- $80,995.20Starting salary Minimum of the Pay Range.Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):NoScheduled Weekly Hours:40About Us:Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:The City Treasurer’s Department is seeking a Financial Specialist II to assist with departmental projects and daily duties. This position operates in a fast-paced environment and will serve as a key member of the City Treasurer.Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:-Monitor, track, audit, and process complex reoccurring customer financial transactions for a department or division to ensure accurate and timely recording of data by developing and analyzing reports, transmitting files, performing reconciliations, summarizing financial information, documenting and recommending needed changes, troubleshooting issues, adjusting, researching and resolving problems/errors/omissions.-Assist with the financial administration and reporting of routine federal and state grants which includes the monitoring of grant expenditures and revenues and ensuring compliance with the prescribed grantor requirements; communication with grantor agencies and grantee departments on federal and state guidelines and procedures, contracts, budget amendments, awards, compliance with legal, administrative, and budgetary requirements, and the research, development, and summarization of financial information for reporting to grantor agencies and reimbursement requests.-Create, review and maintain financial worksheets and regular reports to support city staff, department, and/or external agencies.-Update and create departmental processes related to the use of system for financial metrics.-Communicate with city employees, vendors, external agencies, and internal and/or external customers regarding accounts, services, managing budgeted funds, discussing and resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance federal, state, and city regulations and policies.-Manage the collection of account receivables and payables by creating and processing invoices, collecting and recording payments, and maintaining customer financial agreements.-May be responsible for managing departmental City P-Card.-May supervise, train, and assist subordinate employees. Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.The City offers a comprehensive benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:Maternity/paternity and parental leaveTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistant ProgramProfessional DevelopmentAdditional requirements:• DMV Transcript: No• CDL: No• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No• CPS Check: No• Physical: No• Respirator: No• Psychological Screening: No• Polygraph: No• At Will: YesMinimum Requirements:Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education above a GED and/or experience equivalent to five (5) years in a field such as account clerk utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.Skills:Working Conditions:Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.Official Job Descriptions:To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=EVRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.