Finance Technician

Finance Technician
City of Covington, KY
Finance Department
Full-Time
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Salary Range: $50,000

Why Covington?

Welcome to the bold side of the river. Covington, Kentucky, is a place where history and progress come together. As a Finance Technician, you will play a key role in managing clerical, financial, and record-keeping tasks that directly support the City's fiscal operations. We attract the bold and the best — people who are ready to make an impact—innovators, changemakers, and problem-solvers who want to be part of something bigger. Your work in the Finance Department will ensure financial accuracy, integrity, and excellent public service.

Covington is all about celebrating what makes us unique. Our rainbow crosswalks, locally owned businesses, and the warm Kentucky hospitality reflect the spirit of our city. It’s where timelessness meets the ventures of tomorrow. With the most diverse and accessible city government in the region, we believe that everyone can contribute to our collective success. Most importantly, we are a city that values its people—because around here, y’all really does mean all.

If you want to be part of shaping the future of the city, Covington could be the perfect place for you to grow your career and make a difference.

Role Overview

The Finance Technician is responsible for clerical and record-keeping functions within the Finance Department. The role requires the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and interact with the public in a tactful, pleasant, and courteous manner. A high level of confidentiality is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work directly with the public daily, collecting payments in person or via telephone.
• Perform processing and data entry of departmental monies, taxes, and miscellaneous receipts.
• Prepare miscellaneous departmental billings.
• Transcribe and type letters, memoranda, reports, tabulations, and other materials.
• Sort and file correspondence, checks, vouchers, etc., numerically, alphabetically, or by other prescribed methods.
• Assist in the maintenance of records and files.
• Assist the public or other governmental agencies by checking data records and files for requested information.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles and practices and technologies as applied to an accounting environment.
• Knowledge of local government operations, tax law, and financial records management.
• Seasoned problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects/issues and take ownership of work.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and consultative skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate key objectives necessary to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong analytical, oral communication, and writing abilities.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Language, Math, and Reasoning Skills

Language Skills

Ability to effectively communicate and present information to all levels of the organization and the public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk, hear, and interact with the public.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk during the workday.
• Occasionally required to lift or move items up to 25 pounds.

Why Join Us?

• Set Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development within municipal government.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and 12 paid holidays.

EEO Statement

The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the rich variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in our community. We encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply and proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic