Cash Management Technician

City of Charlottesville

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • $43,222-56,202 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
General SummaryContribute to the financial health of the City through professional collection, processing and investments of revenue. The City Treasurer's Office is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as a Cash Management Technician who is highly motivated and who strives for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Collaboration.The preferred hiring amount is between $20.78 o $27.02 an hour ($43,222.40 to $56,201.60 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.
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  • The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.
The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide responsible management and financial reporting, payroll, and other accounting processes within the Treasurer's Office; coordinate assigned activities with other departments, outside agencies, and the general public; account for all revenues and disbursements for the City of Charlottesville; and perform a variety of responsible accounting assignments requiring independent judgment in the recording, disposition, and maintenance of a large volume of information and records.Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.Essential Responsibilities and Duties
  • Works independently to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision;
  • Uses knowledge and skills to make procedural decisions, and acts as an advisor to other departments on banking and reconciliation issues;
  • Batches, sorts, separates, date stamps, arranges, files, and distributes batches, and other materials;
  • Audits files, documents, and other printed materials for completeness and accuracy;
  • Corrects errors and adds missing information to files or documents by computer or manual methods;
  • Compiles monies received from property tax, assessments, and cash receipts into an organized system;
  • Prepares bank deposit according to state auditor mandates; Practices sound internal controls;
  • Retrieves information from files, documents, and other sources of data to answer questions from other employees, the public, or other agencies; as well as prepare complex financial reports;
  • Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service;
  • Resolves problems involving cash, overpayments, refunds, and receipts.
Education, Experience and SkillsMinimum Qualifications:
-Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by courses in business or accounting.
-At least two years of experience in an office environment, specializing in accounting, cash handling, or general banking.Preferred Qualifications:
-Associate's Degree or higher in Business Management or other equivalent coursework preferred.Skills: Advanced knowledge of standard word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs, such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access; Understanding of information systems and the ability to access and analyze information; Prepare clear and concise financial reports; Experience with SAP or other accounting software applications; Knowledge of sound internal controls.Physical Conditions & Additional InformationStandard work environment.Work contacts include direct supervisor, other department members in the Treasurer's Office, employees of other City departments, Charlottesville City Schools, and local banking representatives.SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Updated July 1, 2022Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.1. LEAVE:
  • Vacation:
  • 3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 -
3 years * 3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 -5 years * 4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 -10 years * 5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 -15 years * 6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 -20 years * 6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 -25 years * 7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years
  • Sick:
  • 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation
  • Holidays:
  • 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating)
2. INSURANCE:
  • Aetna Medical -
  • Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire:
  • HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage
  • POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay
  • POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay
  • (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.)
  • Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand)
  • Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand)
  • Dental (Delta Dental)
  • No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.
  • Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50%
  • Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20
  • Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50
  • $1,500 maximum annual benefit
  • $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit
  • MetLife Vision Plan: Optional
  • Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates.
  • Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay;
  • $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.
  • Life:
  • Two times annual salary (paid by the City)
  • Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee)
  • AFLAC: Optional
  • Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee)
  • Long Term Disability
  • Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City)
3. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan.
  • Pension:
  • Choose from two options:
  • A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
  • A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees)
  • Supplemental:
  • Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution
4. OTHER BENEFITS:
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Health Care Expenses
  • Dependent Care Expenses
  • Parking/Mass Transit Expenses
  • Parking Subsidy of $50 per month
  • Wellness Programs:
  • Gym Reimbursement Program
  • Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots
  • Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes
  • Weight Watchers at Work
  • Bike Commuter Program:
  • Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses
  • Employee Assistance Program:
  • A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program:
  • Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee.

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