What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Assistant - Treasury Department position at City of East Lansing?
Provides excellent customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public, outside agencies, and other departments; receives citizen and client complaints and questions. Additionally, answers telephone lines for the organization and routes all incoming calls in a courteous and businesslike manner. Collects and distributes all incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence for all departments.
Prepares and processes daily deposits, including payments for property taxes, income taxes, water utility payments, parking permits, and other miscellaneous receipts. Prepares and issues water and sewer billings, parking billings, other miscellaneous billings as needed while ensuring timely and accurate account updates. Establishes and maintains accounts receivable records for miscellaneous billings, posts and reconciles payments. Prepares and sends collections notices to customers as needed for delinquent personal property taxes and delinquent utilities. Maintains the petty cash drawer. Performs other related duties and assists with special projects as assigned.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
- Competitive salary with annual cost of living increases
- Retirement programs including a hybrid pension (10% of salary) and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- $1,000 annual employer contribution to post-employment Health Care Savings Plan
- 14 paid holidays
- Generous leave accrual
- 30 calendar days of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child
- Health coverage (or receive a $150 monthly buy-out if you have coverage from another source), family dental and vision plan premiums fully covered by the city
- Life insurance w/optional supplemental coverage, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to use pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health and daycare expenses
- An Employee Assistance Program, offering free counseling and support for employees and families
- Qualify for “Public Service Loan Forgiveness” which forgives eligible student loans for borrowers who work at least ten years in public service
- An ever-changing work environment! In the dynamic work of Finance, each day presents new and exciting challenges that keep your work fresh, engaging, and stimulating
Union Affiliation: Michigan Assn. of Public Employees (MAPE) position.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
One to two years of increasingly responsible technical accounting experience.
An Associate’s Degree or equivalent with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field OR equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
Must be able to:
Operate a variety of office equipment and computer equipment
Work effectively with customers
Work in a shared office environment working closely with other staff
Special Requirements
Additionally, to perform the essential functions of the job, an individual may be required to stay in one period for prolonged periods of time, handle moderately heavy bags or boxes, and operate assigned office equipment, including computers.
Salary : $1,000
