Finance Assistant

Job Summary

Computes, classifies, records, and verifies numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records by performing the following duties.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following, other duties may be assigned.

Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.

Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases.

Computes and records charges, refunds, cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals, and similar items.

Prepares vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records and reviews for accuracy.

Reconciles bank statements.

Monitors loans and accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up to date.

Reconciles report discrepancies and problems.

Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.

Reviews computer printouts against manually kept ledgers and makes corrections.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Application Process

Submit completed Employment/Volunteer Application, cover letter and resume to Personnel Department in person at the or U.S. Postal Service at address above or via email: personnel@lajoyatx.gov. After screening initial applicants, interviews may be granted to finalists. Employment offers may be extended after interviews.

Non-Discrimination Policies

In compliance with federal, state and local equal employment laws, the City of La Joya does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-job-related medical condition, handicap or disability, family status, or other protected class. If you need an accommodation to complete this application or any test, notify Personnel Department.