Financial Support Specialist - Finance

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555 City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience The hiring range for this position is $28.04 - $35.04/hourly The deadline to submit applications is August 20, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. Overview Of Position / Department Performs a variety accounting and administrative support work in monitoring, preparing, analyzing, and maintaining financial records, invoice batches, and reports for the city, and provides training to department representatives. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Review, correct, approve, and distribute (post to system) invoice batches, procurement card batches, and interdepartmental billing. Maintain IRS compliance and city policy for all payments. Create batches for developer incentives, Xcel Energy (not on EDI file), grants (not in import), out of state employment candidates, DOT physicals, returned checks. Handle the fraudulent check process and engage in fraud management. Process and upload EDI files for Xcel Energy and Eon Office Balance and execute check run and ACH payments totaling over eight million dollars every week. Fold and mail printed checks and enclosures. Create journal entries for daily banking, balancing the accounts. Run, balance and complete accounting banking transfer files. Balance the General Ledger for the AP account Analyze daily cash financial transactions. Organize, prepare, and distribute monthly financial reports. Monitor and maintain computerized financial record-keeping systems. Receive and process W-9s against the IRS database. PEID creation maintenance Train new batch processors and PEID creators Process wires for real estate transactions, land acquisition, water rights. Initiates stop payments and voids of checks. Process travel and mileage reimbursements for employees and council. Maintain tracking for travel and provide reporting to management. Coordinate and process departmental purchasing functions. Assist the Controller’s Office with audits and financial reporting. Research and investigate issues with payments, batches, accounts, and the system. Performs other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education: Associate degree in accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field. Experience: At least 2 years administrative and analytical experience in accounting, accounts payable, invoice batching, ACH payment, general ledger, and/or financial record keeping systems. Licenses And Certifications Required: Payment Reporting Specialist (1099) Certification preferred. Knowledge: Knowledge of clerical accounting principles, practices, and compliance. Computerized accounting systems and personal computers including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software applications. Skills: Strong interpersonal and time management skills. Strong customer service skills. Strong accuracy, analytical and organizational skills. Skill in the use of personal computers and related spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and email. Efficiently and accurately key data by touch using 10-key and key information using a keyboard. Abilities: Perform a variety of accounting functions and activities. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Maintain accurate financial and statistical records. Perform complex calculations. Maintain a high level of attention to detail.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. Physical Demands: Sedentary work lifting at least 10 pounds with or without assistance. Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing. Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate office equipment. Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information. Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens. Work Environment: Essential duties performed primarily in an indoor office, public area setting. Equipment Used: Frequently uses standard office equipment including computer, calculator, multi-line telephones, copy/fax machines and postal equipment. This position may require the incumbent to regularly use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24. For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired. Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, And Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Aurora