Job Description
Financial Specialist I (Administrative) You can do great work and love what you do with the City of Delaware. We are an organization that succeeds because of teamwork, dedication, diversity, and the innovative spirit of all our employees. The City of Delaware is an award-winning local government organization known for its professionalism, customer service orientation and a strong commitment to distinctive and well-planned community development. The work environment is stable with excellent benefits and retirement packages. Our mission is to ensure an effective government, a healthy economy, being a safe city and welcoming you to be a part of this great community! Under the general direction of the Director of Finance, the Financial Specialist I (Administrative) provides essential administrative and operational support that ensures the smooth functioning of the Finance Department. This position plays a key role in supporting daily office operations, assisting the Director with scheduling, correspondence, and document coordination, and serving as a central point of contact for internal departments and the public. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the role supports development financing activities by maintaining records, monitoring agreement deliverables, and filing required documents with external agencies. The position also assists with financial processing tasks such as entering requisitions, setting up vendors, maintaining organized records for audit readiness, and ensuring timely, compliant disbursements. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliable attendance are essential for maintaining efficient workflows and supporting both administrative and financial functions within the department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides administrative support to the Director of Finance including, but not limited to, scheduling meetings and reviewing emails. Monitors the development financing process an