Fiscal Operations Coordinator at City of Cambridge

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