Fiscal Assistant III (King and Queen)

Hiring Range: $28,480 to Commensurate with Experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

King and Queen County is seeking a Fiscal Assistant III to perform fiscal functions for the agency. Are you looking for a flexible work environment in a rural county where you can do meaningful work helping people everyday? Do you thrive in a team-based approach to human services? Do you want to work with a community of dedicated professionals? If you do, we are looking for you.

Title Description- Fiscal Assistant III is the specialist and/or lead level in the occupational group for Fiscal Assistants. Employees are responsible for performing fiscal control and governmental accounting work associated with the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records and financial transactions. Responsibilities include maintaining accounting records concerning receipt, expenditure and balance of local, state or federal funds. Employees may maintain EBT inventory and perform EBT card issuance and problem resolution. The Fiscal Assistant III class is distinguished from the Fiscal Assistant Supervisor by the latter's having supervisory responsibilities.

General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) -

• Performs verification, reconciliation and analysis and report presentation associated with accounting matters;
• Records transactions in journals, ledgers, and special forms;
• Prepares monthly and other reports on activities;
• Maintains and updates various financial reports and records, including quarterly transfer reports, account analysis and transaction summaries;
• Prepares statements;
• Sorts and distributes all documents as necessary;
• Maintains an accurate file of the bills;
• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates financial data; and
• Confers with customers/vendors to resolve discrepancies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of: the application of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to governmental accounting transactions; and arithmetic. Working knowledge of: state and local government fiscal regulations, policies and procedures; and office accounting methods and procedures.

Skill in operating a personal computer, associated business and agency software including spreadsheets, a calculator, and other office machines.

Demonstrated ability to: organize and effectively process and maintain financial records and files and prepare reports from them; analyze and record information and to balance figures; understand or apply laws, regulations and policies to the maintenance of financial records; verify documents and forms for accuracy and completeness; type accurately at good speed; exercise independent judgment, discretion and initiative in completing assignments and in dealing with other employees and the general public; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

High school diploma supplemented with bookkeeping coursework, and related fiscal support experience using business and agency software to include spreadsheets OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and /or experience in accounting and fiscal processes.

Experience processing payroll.

Experience in customer service in an office environment.

Prior experience working in a Local Department of Social Services

Special Requirements:

All applicants are subject to a DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug screen, and CPS and criminal history search. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks(State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education( relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority. Employee must be willing to work in community emergency response capacity in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. The website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume. Please refer to your account for the status of your application and this position. This position is open until filled but applications received before Wednesday, October 16, 2024 will be given priority.