Finance technician job description

• Manages and maintains the City’s depository accounts and/or other assigned bank accounts: Reconciles and monitors account balances and determines availability of funds. Maintains bank account files; researches and resolves account issues.
• Coordinates and conducts accounting duties in the areas of capital assets, general ledger account reconciliations, inventory, capital projects, accounts payable, grants, payroll, purchasing, and accounts receivable.
• Calculates, prepares, adjusts, and posts journal entries, processes cash receipts for area of responsibility, and prepares related spreadsheets.
• Facilitates and reconciles the interface of accounting data from individual department applications to the Financial/Accounting system.
• Assists City departments and personnel with budget and accounting related issues and inquiries; provides accounting guidance to support staff as required.
• Coordinates and reconciles the City’s merchant services accounts.
• Assist as needed in the annual external audit, Consolidated Annual Finance Report preparation and other external audits, as needed.
• Assists in preparing the proposed and adopted budgets, CAFR, and long-term plan.
• Performs a variety of delegated research tasks and projects, document findings, prepares reports, graphs, charts, and other illustrative materials as required.
• Interacts with various governmental agencies in order to obtain financial, legislative and statistical information.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all accounting, payroll, benefit and other sensitive information.
• Convey a positive professional image by action, communication and appearance.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Issue payments for invoices for city purchases of goods and services, bi-weekly contract labor and child support; reconcile checks issued with bank statements; file related documentation.
• Maintain a variety of files relative to assigned areas of responsibility, including filing ordinances and resolutions; retrieve documents upon request by supervisory staff; update and revise files as needed.
• Reconcile and issue a variety of checks, including employee payroll deductions and insurance-related checks; file related documentation.
• Prepare TMRS reports, TEC reports, 941 Tax reports, 1099s and W-2 reports; submit to outside agencies as assigned according to deadlines; order tax forms as needed.
• Correspond with vendors and outside agencies; verify addresses, shipping methods, terms, prices and other information; notify vendors of informal city bids, requests for quotes and purchasing policies.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND OR LICENSES:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in accounting or finance, preferred.
• Two (2) to four (4) years accounting experience, preferably in a governmental environment with extensive spreadsheet knowledge is required.
• A minimum of one year governmental operation experience with proven skills in accounting and financial management preferred.
• CGFO certification preferred.
• Possess and maintain a valid Texas Class C driver’s license with satisfactory driving record, as defined by City policy.
• Proof of citizenship and/or eligibility to work legally in the United States.

A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The working conditions for this position are office work with lifting of 25lbs, sitting for long periods of time, and daily computer use.

The City of Kaufman, Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources.

What's the secret to our success here at GEICO? It's actually no secret at all; we simply find and invest in good people. That's why we're looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join our Financial, Planning and Analysis team as a Senior FP&A Associate/Finance Tech Liaison who will serve as the primary liaison between our Tech and Finance departments.

This position will partner with leadership in the Finance, Technology, Procurement, and Product areas within GEICO, with a focus on understanding technology funding, developing financial forecasts, and assisting in critical technology investment decisions.

This position requires in depth financial knowledge, including critical FP&A concepts such as driver-based forecasting and predictive modeling, an understanding of basic tech organizational structure and the agile framework, and very strong analytical and communications skills. The work product is directed towards senior leadership so as the Finance Tech Liaison working directly with the Director of FP&A, you will have frequent interactions with the CFO, CIO, and other Tech and Business leaders.
Primary Responsibilities:

* Engage with the Tech Finance team on a regular basis to develop an in-depth understanding of current and planned expenditures by the tech organization
* Regularly update the tech-related portion of the 12-month rolling financial forecast
* Participate in tech investment decision and prioritization discussions
* Provide finance expertise to support tech decision making
* Pursue system changes to better support tech expense management
* Analyze allocation models to ensure proper alignment of tech investments with product line P&Ls
* Prepare ad hoc financial analysis, management, and KPI reports
* Work with tech financial management team to report the status of tech investments and related value

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
* MBA preferred
* Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis
* Prior experience with Tech Finance preferred
* Experience with data modeling using Python, R, or similar tools
* Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools such as PowerBI, prior development work preferred
* Familiarity with Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning preferred
* Advanced Excel skills
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently
* Knowledge of GAAP and STAT Accounting a plus

This role does require 10% or less travel and a remote work schedule is available

Benefits:

At GEICO, we make sure you have the support and resources to leverage and develop your skills, secure your financial future, and take care of your health and well-being. GEICO continually seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. To help achieve this goal, we support associate-led Employee Resource Groups that foster a true sense of community. Through GEICO's competitive benefits offerings and various training and development opportunities, we have you covered with our Total Rewards Program* that includes:

* Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
* Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
* 401(k) Plan
* Tuition Assistance including Direct Billing and Reimbursement payment plan options
* Paid Training, Licensures, and Certificates
* Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

Coverage begins on date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

GEICO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO celebrates diversity and believes it is critical to our success. As such, we are committed to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals to join our team.

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Budgets need to be balanced, and Soldiers and vendors need to be paid on time. An Army National Guard Financial Management Technician ensures that funds go where they need to and that all transactions are recorded properly.

Whether it is budgeting, disbursing, and accounting for government funds, payment for travel and commercial vendor services, pay support of Soldiers and foreign national employees, or internal control operations, the Soldiers of this MOS are integral to the organization's financial health because they also analyze historical spending to formulate budgets for future expenses.
* Receive and post documents to accounting/budget systems
* Process treasury checks for payment and pay for invoices
* Maintain files and prepare financial reports/travel vouchers
* Review contracts, invoices, and receive reports

Specifically, the Financial Management Technician performs duties, such as: computing payroll and other allowances; auditing accounting records; preparing payments for Army personnel; recording details of financial transactions on accounting forms; auditing financial records; disbursing cash, checks, advance pay, and bonds.

Helpful Skills

* Interest in mathematics, statistics, and accounting
* Ability to work with numbers
* Capable of using computers and other office machines

Plus, you'll be building a better future. The skills you learn as an Army National Guard Financial Management Technician will help prepare you for a rewarding civilian career as a bookkeeper, accountant, or audit clerk. In fact, a finance background of any kind will help you in just about any civilian position that interests you.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Financial Management Technician consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training with classroom instruction, including practice in accounting techniques.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits

* Paid training
* A monthly paycheck
* Montgomery GI Bill
* Federal and State tuition assistance
* Retirement benefits for part-time service
* Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
* 401(k)-type savings plan
* Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
* Health care benefits available
* VA home loans
* Bonuses, if applicable
* Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

* Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
* Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
* Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
* Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
* Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

Other Job Information


ZIP Code: 17042

Job Category: Admin and Relations

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