Senior Revenue Specialist

City-of-Kingsport,-T; Cherokee Village (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kingsport is seeking a qualified finance professional to oversee revenue accounting, cash reconciliation, and financial reporting under the supervision of the Customer Service & Operations Manager. You will supervise staff handling business licenses, property taxes, and occupancy taxes, ensuring accurate records and strong internal controls.

Role emphasizes adherence to governmental accounting standards, timely reports, and collaboration with other city departments.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance or closely related field preferred.
• Five years of relevant experience may substitute for education.
• Experience with government accounting, fund accounting, and CAFR/audits is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume cash and credit-card transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial, statistical, and state reports.
• Supervise staff handling licenses, taxes, and occupancy taxes.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and governmental standards.
• Coordinate with other departments on financial records and reporting.
• Identify process improvements in accounting and revenue functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Internal controls

Revenue accounting

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

Under general supervision of the Customer Service & Operations Manager, performs cash reconciliation, revenue accounting, and financial reporting duties; maintains accurate financial records and internal controls; and supervises staff assigned to revenue-related functions.

The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.

• Manages or performs high-volume cash and credit-card transactions and reconciliations, reviews revenue transactions, investigates discrepancies, resolves routine accounting issues, and prepares journal entries and adjustments to ensure accurate financial records and account balances.
• Prepares and reviews financial, statistical, and required state reports; maintains subsidiary and general ledger accounts and related financial system data; and supports month-end and fiscal year-end close and external audits.
• Supervises staff assigned to Business Licenses, Property Taxes, and Occupancy Tax; assigns and reviews work, provides guidance and training, evaluates performance, addresses performance concerns, and assists with complex customer issues.
• Reviews supporting documentation, ensures transactions are properly recorded, recommends corrective actions, and refers significant or policy-related matters to the department leadership.
• Maintains and monitors internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, generally accepted accounting principles, and governmental accounting standards.
• Coordinates with the Staff Accountant responsible for Cash and Investments and other City departments on financial records, reporting, systems, and operational needs.
• Identifies and recommends improvements to accounting, revenue, and financial system processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of governmental accounting, including fund accounting, revenue accounting, reconciliation, and internal controls.
• Applicable laws, regulations, and governmental accounting standards affecting municipal revenue and fiscal operations.
• Revenue functions such as property taxes, business licenses/taxes, occupancy taxes, utility payments, cash handling, and credit-card transactions.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and sound judgment.
• Analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve or recommend solutions to accounting and revenue issues.
• Prepare accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and reports while meeting deadlines and maintaining confidentiality.
• Plan, coordinate, review, and prioritize staff work; explain procedures and provide effective coaching and technical guidance.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with employees, other departments, businesses, and the public, including when resolving difficult questions or concerns.
• Use sound judgment, maintain effective working relationships, and recommend practical improvements to systems, procedures, and controls.

• A post-secondary degree in accounting, finance or closely related field is preferred. Five (5) years of relevant experience may substitute for education.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Tennessee Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) certification must be obtained within two (2) years of hire.