Coordinator, Finance at City of Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Coordinator, Finance (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7874
DEPARTMENT: Community Services Admin
LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $44,328.00 - 66,492.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $49,000.00 - 60,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 11/29/2024.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check required.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire


• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires


• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting


• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both


• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance


• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability


• Wellness program, workout facilities


• Employee/family onsite health clinic


• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility


• Collaborative work environment

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Job Summary

Have you ever struggled with the question, \"How does my daily work have an impact on others and in my community?\" If so, we may have an opportunity for you with our Finance Coordinator position in the City of Fort Collins. The City is committed to supporting a community that enjoys its parks, natural areas, culture, and recreational opportunities. This position will spend most of their efforts supporting the Cultural Service department (Lincoln Center, Museum of Discover, Gardens on Spring Creek, etc.). In addition, they will touch the entire community through their financial engagement with parks, recreation, and natural areas. You will have an immediate, tangible impact on the children, youth, and adults in the Fort Collins area.

This position is mostly in-person with a flexible schedule that permits 1 or sometimes 2 days of remote work each week. There is not an educational requirement for this role but we are looking for a professional with at least five years combined education and/or related experience. If this sounds like you, please read below!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Inputs data into established spreadsheets and/or databases for work order related tracking.


• Monitors department budget, capital projects budgets and revenues.


• Audits accounts payable and receivable processes and procedures; resolves discrepancies.


• Audits and evaluates payments for capital projects and may compile and prepare data for seeking reimbursement from other governmental agencies.


• Works cooperatively with City's accounting, finance, purchasing, and budget offices.


• Reviews and coordinates processes that may include invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.


• Reviews financial and payroll reports.


• Verifies details of business transactions, such as funds reviewed and disbursed; and reconciles accounts; may maintain inventory records.


• Maintains financial record keeping system.


• Generates and submits reports related to revenues and expenditures, grants and projects.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.


• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.


• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.


• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard office software and their applications.


• Ability to use financial, spreadsheet, database and word processing software.


• Ability to analyze financial data and track revenues and expenses.


• Strong math and accounting skills.


• Detail-oriented and able to work tight deadlines and multiple tasks.


• Ability to track, monitor large budgets or funds.


• Ability to research information and compile standardized reports.


• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferredHigh School Diploma or GED and or functionally related licenses or certificates

Experience Requirements

• 5 or more years of finance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

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Coordinator, Finance

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Job Summary

Have you ever struggled with the question, \"How does my daily work have an impact on others and in my community?\" If so, we may have an opportunity for you with our Finance Coordinator position in the City of Fort Collins. The City is committed to supporting a community that enjoys its parks, natural areas, culture, and recreational opportunities. This position will spend most of their efforts supporting the Cultural Service department (Lincoln Center, Museum of Discover, Gardens on Spring Creek, etc.). In addition, they will touch the entire community through their financial engagement with parks, recreation, and natural areas. You will have an immediate, tangible impact on the children, youth, and adults in the Fort Collins area.

This position is mostly in-person with a flexible schedule that permits 1 or sometimes 2 days of remote work each week. There is not an educational requirement for this role but we are looking for a professional with at least five years combined education and/or related experience. If this sounds like you, please read below!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Inputs data into established spreadsheets and/or databases for work order related tracking.Monitors department budget, capital projects budgets and revenues.Audits accounts payable and receivable processes and procedures; resolves discrepancies.Audits and evaluates payments for capital projects and may compile and prepare data for seeking reimbursement from other governmental agencies.Works cooperatively with City's accounting, finance, purchasing, and budget offices.Reviews and coordinates processes that may include invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.Reviews financial and payroll reports.Verifies details of business transactions, such as funds reviewed and disbursed; and reconciles accounts; may maintain inventory records.Maintains financial record keeping system.Generates and submits reports related to revenues and expenditures, grants and projects.
Management Responsibilities

No

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