City of Jonesboro · 1 day ago
Finance Specialist
Jonesboro, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $23/hr
1+ years expCity Of Jonesboro is seeking a Finance Specialist to manage various financial responsibilities within the Finance Department. The role includes general ledger accounts management, bank statement reconciliation, financial reporting, and assisting with budgeting and audits.
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Responsibilities
Utilizes the City's accounting system, billing system, spreadsheet, and presentation software
Performs various complex account analyses and reconciliations
Reconcile the general operating accounts and multiple bank statements and prepare the cash journals for the General Ledger
Uses statistical, economic, and financial principles and techniques to prepare reports
Prepares various financial documents for compliance with regulations and assist with auditors during the audit process
Monitors and submits for emailing all periodic financial documents required by interested creditors, grants, and government agencies
Assists with the month-end closing process, conducting research, preparing correction journal entries for account discrepancies, and preparing financial statements
Maintains fixed asset system, which includes preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of general ledger to fixed assets system, and preparation of depreciation schedules for budgeting purposes
Prepare bi-weekly/monthly payroll and ACH files for payroll deposit
Make all maintenance changes to payroll and key in payroll, prepare the ACH file for payroll deposits and taxes, and prepare payroll stubs
Manage all deductions for employee bankruptcies, child support and garnishments
Pay bills to city insurance companies and retirement plans
Operate city vehicle when needed
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc
Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, notes, letters and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization
Ability to read, analyze, and understand general business/company related articles and professional journals
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats
Valid Driver's License
Advanced: Human Resources Systems
Basic: Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Payroll Systems, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
Company
City of Jonesboro
City of Jonesboro is a local municipality that provides services in public safety, economic development, business planning, and education.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tony E. Thomas
Chief Operating Officer
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2025-11-07
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