Fiscal Assistant III

Hiring Range: $32,000.00 to $35,000.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Title Description- Fiscal Assistant III is the specialist 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. 

General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) –

• Records transactions in journals, ledgers, and special forms.
• Prepares monthly and other reports on activities.
• Performs routine office functions, including preparation of documents, filing, copying, and faxing.
• Provides customer services via telephone, computer and in person.
• Sorts and distributes all documents as necessary.
• Maintains an accurate file of the bills.
• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates financial data.
• Confers with customers/vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform EBT card issuance and maintain EBT inventory.

Knowledge- Considerable knowledge of the application of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to governmental accounting transactions; and arithmetic.

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

Abilities- 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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: 

Working knowledge of state and local government fiscal regulations, policies, and procedures; and office accounting methods and procedures

Special Requirements:

All applicants are subject to DMV/driving record check, Central Registry (CPS) check and/or criminal history search.

The investigation may include fingerprint checks (state Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter 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 will not be accepted.
 

Contact Information:

Name:     Valerie Pierce

Phone:    757-294-5240

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