General Services Specialist

				Overview:

Under the supervision of the General Services Manager, the General Services Specialist performs professional financial and administrative duties within the General Services division in the Treasury Department.

Responsibilities:

* Process and sort weekly City payroll and accounts payable checks and advices.
* Review and process garnishments for City personnel.
* Issue manual checks for rejected funds from various ACH accounts.
* Utilize online banking to review accounts, process positive pay, and review fraud checks.
* Process and record transactions related to employee, retiree, and vendor payments.
* Placing stop payments.
* Record data in financial spreadsheets and documents.
* Upload weekly annuity and union deduction reports to appropriate vendors.
* Report City personnel's tax withholdings for processing.
* Strong interaction with City personnel, departments, retirees, and vendors.
* Strong customer service via in-person, telephone, and email.
* Periodically provide support for other aspects of the division, as needed.
* Perform related work as required.

Qualifications:

* An Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred and may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience.
* Minimum of four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in a related field.
* Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
* Strong ability to work independently and be highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
* Capable of monitoring and completing several projects simultaneously.
* Understanding of PeopleSoft FN and PeopleSoft HCM is a plus.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team and build strong working relationships across a range of functioning areas.
* Strong and effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to adapt to changes, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms: 

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-16

Hours per week:  35

This is an in-office position.
			

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