Job Details
General Summary
Contribute to the financial health of the City through professional collection, processing and investments of revenue. The City Treasurer's Office is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as a Cash Management Technician who is highly motivated and who strives for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Collaboration.
The preferred hiring amount is between $20.78 o $27.02 an hour ($43,222.40 to $56,201.60 annually).Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.
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The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide responsible management and financial reporting, payroll, and other accounting processes within the Treasurer's Office; coordinate assigned activities with other departments, outside agencies, and the general public; account for all revenues and disbursements for the City of Charlottesville; and perform a variety of responsible accounting assignments requiring independent judgment in the recording, disposition, and maintenance of a large volume of information and records.
Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
* Works independently to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision;
* Uses knowledge and skills to make procedural decisions, and acts as an advisor to other departments on banking and reconciliation issues;
* Batches, sorts, separates, date stamps, arranges, files, and distributes batches, and other materials;
* Audits files, documents, and other printed materials for completeness and accuracy;
* Corrects errors and adds missing information to files or documents by computer or manual methods;
* Compiles monies received from property tax, assessments, and cash receipts into an organized system;
* Prepares bank deposit according to state auditor mandates; Practices sound internal controls;
* Retrieves information from files, documents, and other sources of data to answer questions from other employees, the public, or other agencies; as well as prepare complex financial reports;
* Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service;
* Resolves problems involving cash, overpayments, refunds, and receipts.
Education, Experience and Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
* Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by courses in business or accounting.
* At least two years of experience in an office environment, specializing in accounting, cash handling, or general banking.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Associate's Degree or higher in Business Management orother equivalent coursework preferred.
Skills:Advanced knowledge of standard word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs, such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access; Understanding of information systems and the ability to access and analyze information; Prepare clear and concise financial reports; Experience with SAP or other accounting software applications; Knowledge of sound internal controls.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Standard work environment.
Work contacts include direct supervisor, other department members in the Treasurer's Office, employees of other City departments, Charlottesville City Schools, and local banking representatives.