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Senior Financial Services Specialist
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A Financial Operations Specialist specializes in foreseeing or carrying out financial transactions or other routine operations that are influenced by compliance needs. Requires some knowledge of accounting, billing, customer service and contracts. Helps businesses and their customers resolve financial billing and reconciliation issues.
$75,138 / year median in California
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Financial Services Specialist StanCOG Modesto, CA Job Details Full-time $64,912 - $94,781 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Work from home Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Interpersonal skills Writing skills Filing Math Purchasing Full Job Description Position The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Financial Services Specialist to join its Financial Services team. The Senior Financial Services Specialist is the advanced-level classification within the Financial Services Specialist Series and performs a full range of complex and responsible financial and accounting duties, including accounts payable, payroll, invoicing, accounts receivable, contract administration, fund accounting, grant reporting, financial analysis, and related financial operations. The Senior Financial Services Specialist is distinguished from the Financial Services Specialist I and Financial Services Specialist II classifications by the greater level of knowledge, skill, experience, independence, complexity of assignments, and responsibility expected of the position. Benefits StanCOG offers an exceptional benefit package including participation in StanCERA Retirement Association, generous group health, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off for vacation and sick leave, a flex schedule and more! Ideal Candidate An efficient financial services professional with strong computer and math skills; A highly organized multi-tasker who can follow through in a timely manner on detailed assignments; An enthusiastic, positive team player with effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with other staff and the public, and exercise discretion and confidentiality; and An effective communicator with good writing skills. Duties Performs a variety of detailed technical accounting duties; Processes payroll and accounts payable expenditures; Maintains a variety of accounting and financial records, spreadsheets, logs; reconciles transactions and data, and maintains accuracy of accounting, financial, payroll, retirement and benefits records; Prepares various accounting documents such as purchase orders, invoices, wire transfers; Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements; Assists in development, monitoring and amending of Overall Work Program Budget Develops and maintains specialized spreadsheets and systems for recording, tracking cost element information for each program and project in the OWP and identifies variances between actual and budgeted costs to management; Prepares year-end entries; and, as directed, prepares annual trial balance schedules for audit preparations and year-end adjustments; and provides assistance during audit process; Establishes and maintains a variety of records and files including credit card, fixed assets, inventory records and project files; Coordinates meetings and supporting documentation for assigned committees; prepares staff reports and agendas;