Financial Technician III-Human Services

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement through VRS

Life insurance at no cost

457/401(k) and other optional benefits

Job summary

The City of Lynchburg is seeking a qualified candidate to support financial services within the Department of Human Services. This full-time role requires solid accounting knowledge and the ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports.

Essential duties include interpreting policies, preparing financial statements, managing routine inquiries, coordinating small projects, and advising management on revenues and expenses. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and municipal financial operations.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine customer and employee problems.
• Read, interpret, and apply financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare accounting records and financial reports for accuracy.
• Analyze business operations to project revenues and expenses.
• Coordinate small projects and manage competing demands.
• Report to management on the agency's finances.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Spreadsheet proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration

Job description

Description

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seeking qualified candidate to assist with a variety of technical services in the financial services area of the Department of Human Services.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

• Manages routine customer and employee problems
• Provides or assists with training, facilitates meetings or makes presentations to small groups on an occasional basis
• Reads, interprets and applies more complex financial policies, procedures, etc
• Prepares correspondence and other written materials for review
• Analyzes situations and uses judgment within complex established procedures, practices or past precedents
• Takes independent actions and calculated risks
• Understands implications of decisions
• Provides assistance to customers on routine problems
• Coordinates small projects independently beyond individual job area
• Manages competing demands
• Requires periodic direction
• Displays original thinking and creativity in making complex decisions
• Develops innovative approaches and ideas
• Improves processes, services, etc.
• Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• Reports to management regarding the finances of the agency.
• Participates in the City Emergency Plan.

Additional Duties

Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
• Depending on work assignment, may be required to perform a variety of duties in support of operational requirements and direct citizen service delivery such as acting as a back-up to other staff and response to weather-related and other emergencies, such as snow removal.
• May be required to work outside of normal work hours, to report to work during inclement or unusual weather or other conditions or to respond in other abnormal situations.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

Incumbent may regularly oversee the work of 1-2 coworkers, interns, etc. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Education And Experience Required

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or related field OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge- Working knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of accounting. Accounting laws, ordinances and regulations governing municipal financial operations and data processing applications and procedures.

Skills- Proficiency in operating a personal computer, including spreadsheet applications.

Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: understand federal regulations; devise and apply modern accounting procedures; plan, organize and direct the installation of accounting systems and procedures; analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data; prepare appropriate statements and reports; apply and adapt established accounting methods to a variety of financial transactions and records; establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers; and display good professional judgment.

Additional Requirements

Depending on work assignment, may be required to have a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth if Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City criteria.

Must satisfactorily complete criminal background check, drug and alcohol screen and Child Protective Services Registry check.

Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

The City offers an array of benefits

combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
  • Life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
  • Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
  • Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans

Additional information about City benefits

can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures