Finance Operations Clerk Job at City of Cedar Rapids, IA
Are you skilled in the areas of financial transaction processing, oral and verbal communication, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and are adept with technology? The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking to hire an Finance Operations Clerk to support the Finance Department. The City of Cedar Rapids has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose – serving the residents, businesses, and visitors of Cedar Rapids. At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community.
We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to this position. Any person who anticipates needing accommodations for any part of the recruitment process please contact Katie Ulmer (k.ulmer@cedar-rapids.org or 319-286-5138).
What is in it for you?
The City provides outstanding pay, benefits and time off. With participation in the Wellness Program, the Choice Family PPO plan cost is only
$
75.38
per month for 2023! Additionally we offer:
- Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee
- Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plans (IPERS) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous flex leave (paid-time off)
- Annual pay increases
- Typically receive annual cost of living increase depending on budget
- 100% City paid basic life insurance
- Dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- Commitment to professional development
- View our non-bargaining Choice Plan Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
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About the Position:
If you can successfully manage multiple tasks with ease, meet deadlines, and maintain complex clerical standards, while exercising independent judgement and initiative, this is the perfect job for you! In this position you will provide phenomenal customer service via telephone, email, and in-person. You will be involved in programs and projects which make a difference every day to the residents of Cedar Rapids.
Position Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Salary: $20.49 hourly to commensurate with experience
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical examination (if applicable) and drug screen are required prior to employment with the City of Cedar Rapids.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
- Performs time-sensitive daily and periodic financial transaction processing.
- Uploads financial transaction files to financial institutions after performing required reconciliation and verification steps.
- Maintains detailed Standard Operating Procedures for a broad variety of tasks and transaction processes.
- Trains backup resources to perform all processing tasks and coordinates ongoing refresh training for the backup resources.
- Develops knowledge and understanding of the Financial System regarding customer information, billing, payments and collections.
- Collects and enters appropriate information into the Financial System.
- Gathers, assembles, updates, distributes, files and/or enters a variety of information and data.
- Performs professional and confidential administrative duties as assigned in support of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll.
- Listens to and responds appropriately to requests, questions and concerns from customers.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum qualifications & Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or a related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- One (1) to three (3) years’ experience of clerical or administrative experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population
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