Financial Support Technician

JOB LOCATION Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946 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 rate for this position is $23.60 - $29.50/hourly This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays. The deadline to submit applications is August 6, 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 of accounts payable and payroll functions. Provides guidance on invoice coding. Researches information for invoices, purchase orders, and payroll. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Proficient at processing payroll, invoices, purchase requests and purchase orders. Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines. Assists with interpreting policies related to travel, payroll, and other Financial Support Technician functions. Good knowledge of system to accomplish tasks. Must be organized and analytical. Proficient at processing payroll, invoices, and Purchase Requests/Purchase Orders Verify coding on invoices and ensure proper back-up documentation is included for batching Perform a variety of more complex analytical, budget, administrative, and accounting functions relating to invoices, purchase requests, and purchase orders. Account history research Research purchase order history and activity Process and review purchase requests for completeness and funding Process legal bills Proficient at processing fiscal security deposits and toilet rebates Process journal entries for construction payments Provide administrative and technical assistance in the preparation and review of financial reports Assist with the interpretation of policies and procedures as they pertain to travel, payroll, and other finance related tasks. Assist in the analysis of fund and account activity Assist with research and provide applicable documentation to assist in the year-end closing process. Provide research, analysis, data, and presentation support Assist in developing work goals and objectives for self Prioritize work and meet schedules and deadlines Knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting principles and practices Ability to work with other Financial Operations staff Good knowledge of budget and accounting systems Good analytical and organizational skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Perform additional duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education: High School Diploma or GED Associate's Degree in finance, business, office administration or directly related field preferred. Experience: At least two (2) years increasingly responsible financial and administrative support experience Minimum intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Experience using a multi-line phone line preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered Knowledge: Knowledge of standard office procedures. General business practices. Report formatting and records maintenance. Office management principles. Personal computers including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software application program. Skills: Excellent customer service skills over the phone and in-person. Strong interpersonal skills. Skill in operating a personal computer with related software. Efficiently and accurately key information using a keyboard. Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officials. Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. Work independently without extensive oversight. 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: Light physical work lifting at least 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds with or without assistance. Occasional lifting and carrying of objects. Some walking and standing Vision for reading and interpreting reports and other written material Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer and 10 key calculators Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with department personnel and citizens Work Environment: Works in a clean, comfortable environment Equipment Used: Frequently uses standard office equipment including computer, calculator, multi-line telephones, and copy/fax machines. This position may require the incumbent to occasionally 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. 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 Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid leave program 100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs Continued education and career advancement opportunities Learn more about city of Aurora benefits Notice Regarding Automated Processing and Fraud Prevention As part of our recruiting and application security processes, we may use automated tools and technologies to help detect fraudulent activity, protect applicant accounts, and support the administration of employment applications. These tools may collect and process information associated with your application activity, including: Number of job requisitions applied to External application session duration Geolocation country code IP address Device/browser fingerprinting information (including JA4 fingerprint data) This information may be used by Workdays Fraudulent Job Application Prevention capabilities to generate an application risk or fraud assessment score. These tools are designed to support application security, fraud prevention, and recruiting operations and may be considered during the processing or review of applications. Meaningful human review remains part of our hiring and recruiting process. For additional information regarding our processing of applicant information, please review our Privacy Notice or contact dcinert@auroragov.org. Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment. City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. Applicants who hold a Commercial Drivers License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device. The city of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The city of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The city shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the city shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303.739.7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.