Public Finance & Revenue Specialist

Blacksburg, Town of (VA); Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Blacksburg is seeking an Finance Accounting Specialist to perform intermediate technical work processing tax and revenue payments, reconcile cash, and prepare a variety of financial reports under supervision. Duties include handling real estate, meals & lodging, and motor vehicle payments, posting to accounts, and responding to inquiries.

Experience in accounting and strong customer service are required. Starting pay range is $45,330 to $47,161 annually.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus an Associate’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• Considerable accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent customer service, analytical, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and invoice tax payments for real estate, meals & lodging, and motor vehicles; process credit card payments; post payments to accounts.
• Verify daily cash receipts; oversee daily cash reconciliation; prepare daily bank deposits.
• Respond to customer inquiries in person, by email, and by phone; research and resolve inquiries; provide financial guidance.
• Process Town insurance claims for auto and property damages.
• Maintain budgetary and revenue-related files; prepare accounting, fiscal, statistical, and narrative reports.
• Verify general fund revenue payments for accuracy; assist delinquent collections; assist audits; compile data for schedules.
• Maintain records for the Town cemetery and respond to requests.
• Assist in processing and billing of business license renewals; assist with new business applications.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Tax revenue policies

Accounting terminology

Office procedures

Arithmetic accuracy

Posting accounts

Office machinery

PC software proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Accounting experience or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Town of Blacksburg is seeking an Finance Accounting Specialist to perform intermediate technical work processing tax and revenue payments, reconcile cash, and prepare a variety of financial reports under supervision. Duties include handling real estate, meals & lodging, and motor vehicle payments, posting to accounts, and responding to inquiries.

Experience in accounting and strong customer service are required. Starting pay range is $45,330 to $47,161 annually.