Finance Specialist

Summary

Summary: The finance specialist is responsible for administering accounts receivable functions related to taxes, licensing, permits, and other general fund revenues. This position conducts collection efforts, ensures tax and regulatory compliance, processes refunds. The finance specialist is entrusted with sensitive financial and personal information related to customer accounts, payments, and licensing. Strict confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

• Accounts receivable for taxes, licenses, permits and other applicable general fund accounts.
• Conduct collections efforts; follow up on past due licenses and taxes for general fund.
• Prepare and analyze reports related to tax collections, refunds. Maintain records for all collection communications for collection efforts.
• Coordinate and communicate with third-party collection vendors to support recovery of delinquent accounts.
• Provide education to businesses regarding city requirements, tax obligations, and licensing and permitting processes.
• Verify and issue business license while ensuring all businesses are in tax compliance before new licenses are issued.
• Review accounts payable (AP) lists for vendor compliance.
• Research and process over payment refunds for taxes, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Assist with the processing of returned checks, initiate collections actions, notify the issuer of the returned check, and apply appropriate fees to accounts for general fund.
• Create, manage, and maintain various permits and licenses for the city; process payments.
• Assist the city clerk with a variety of administrative and official duties and serve as the designated backup during an absence.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service at a high-traffic public service window, and over the phone, responding effectively to inquiries, concerns, and service needs.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned to support city operations and finance functions.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of working knowledge in accounting and finance.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Knowledge of accounting regulations for organizations working within the local government is preferred.
• Knowledge of financial systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of theories and practices of municipal fiscal administration, accounting, collections, and internal controls.
• This position is a direct report to the city clerk/treasurer.

Salary: $22.10 - $24.10 per hour. Final date to receive applications: 06/19/2026.

Email resume or application to ssettles.gov.

Stephanie Settles
City Clerk/Treasurer
525 High Street
Paris, KY 40361