Finance Operations Clerk

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Finance Operations Clerk to join our Finance team. If you are skilled in the areas of financial transaction processing, oral and verbal communication, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and are adept with technology, we encourage you to apply ? About our Organization 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. About our Community Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here! About this Opportunity Performs a wide variety of detailed financial transaction processing tasks for the department. Coordinates projects and administers programs for the various divisions of the department. The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization. Performs time-sensitive daily and periodic financial transaction processing in accordance with prescribed procedures. Creates financial transaction files for financial institutions after performing required reconciliation and verification steps. Develops knowledge of the financial system and a general understanding of finance operations regarding accounts payable, payroll, billing and collections. Coordinates and/or administers identified department projects, programs and processes. Monitors central Accounts Payable mailbox and receives and enters supplier invoices sent by email and regular mail into the financial system. Investigates open items on supplier statements and follows up with suppliers as necessary. Assists in administering the City's purchasing card program. Performs responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant Sr. as the primary backup resource. Maintains and oversees the sale of organizational assets through GovDeals platform. Prepares correspondences, Standard Operating procedures, reports, lists, and other documents as instructed and requested by department personnel. Organizes and manages electronic filing systems. Copies, packages, and distributes a variety of written materials as requested by department personnel. Gathers, assembles, updates, distributes, indexes, and/or files a variety of information, forms and records. Supports continuous process improvement initiatives. Performs related work as required. Required Education and Experience Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and one (1) to three (3) years of experience in administrative support, project or program coordination, and customer service; or , an equivalent combination of experience and education. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population. Work Schedule Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm