What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Operations Coordinator position at City of Cambridge, MA?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide outstanding customer service to residents, companies and attorneys over the phone and in person. Act as Liaison between the Finance Department and other City Departments.
- Maintain the Treasurers Ledger on a Monthly Basis. Use Quickbooks to record all transactions, payroll warrants, and vendor warrants. Work with City Auditing Department to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain and update the listing of the City’s Unclaimed Funds. Correspond with the State Department of Revenue when necessary.
- Document all Finance Department processes. Create and maintain instructions in an organized library.
- Respond to all emails in the Treasurer's Inbox in a timely and professional manner. Maintain the Finance Department’s website to communicate with City Residents.
- Serve as a backup and remain trained on Sewer Abatements and Tax Title.
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Finance Director.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
BS in Business, Finance or equivalent combination of training, education and experience required. Three to five years' work experience in accounting or financial management, preferably in a municipal organization. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle (PeopleSoft) Financials and/or MUNIS highly desirable. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, required. Experience in a fast-paced demanding environment required. Demonstrated documentation and troubleshooting skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Answer telephone and maintain multiple files.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Standard office environment. Fluorescent lighting, and window unit air conditioning. Moderate noise level, which can elevate with phone calls and walk-in members of the public.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
- Competitive benefits package including:
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Vacation and Sick leave eligible
- Sick Incentive Pay Eligible
- 3 Personal days
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Management Allowance, $2700 year
- City employee transportation benefits (T-Pass reimbursement, Bluebikes membership, EZRide Shuttle)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please upload the below documents to complete your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve - one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.
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