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The purpose of this job is to perform Business Office accounting and administrative support. Provides customer service, payroll, financial matters, purchasing activities, and other duties as assigned. Collaborates with management on business process improvement. Provides guidance and training when necessary.
This posting may be used to fill positions in multiple departments. Current opening is in City Treasury.
The complete job description can be viewed here.
Minimum Training and Experience
- High School diploma, plus some college level training in financial systems, business administration, accounting or related field
- At least three (3) years of responsible experience in clerical accounting, billing collections or finance customer service work
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
Preferred Qualification
- Associate's degree related to financial systems, business administration, or accounting.
Other Necessary Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Business automated systems and procedures for bill creation, bill collection and follow up systems
- Collection operations, processes and/or procedures
- Departmental rules, policies and regulations
- Financial operations and the practices governing such
- Applicable software applications
- English grammar, spelling, punctuation
- Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
- Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
- Interpret and apply City policies, regulations, procedures, standards and requirements
- Maintain recordkeeping systems, organize and conduct technical surveys and prepare comprehensive reports
- Post, check, balance, schedule and reconcile accounts
- Prepare clear and concise reports
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Other Information
BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE
- Medical, Dental, and Vision administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield, starting on first day
- 6% Employee & 6% Employer matching 401a
- Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
- Eleven Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid parking (if applicable)
- Tuition Reimbursement up to master’s degree
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program with 5 free mental health visits per issue
- Comprehensive Wellness program
- Voluntary benefits including: term life insurance, flexible spending account, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application
The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
