Financial Specialist II

The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) is part of the Fairfax County Health and Human Services System and provides a wide variety of critical programs and supportive services to county residents of all ages. This position works within the NCS Finance and Procurement Division. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the local community and help provide critical resources and services to county families and children. We are looking for highly motivated individual with a passion for public service and a desire to support a wide range of financial operations within a large agency.

Under general supervision of the Financial Specialist III, this position will perform a variety of complex financial and budget functions supporting various programs in the department as part of the department's Finance Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Team. Performs accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, program cost allocations, and ensures compliance with County, state, and federal policies, and procedures. This position will directly supervise a small team of financial staff responsible for various accounting and financial functions. Duties will include:

• Plans and participates in the reconciliation of various revenue streams, including, but not limited to School Age Child Care (SACC), Employee Child Care Center, Adult Day Health Centers, and other revenue collected from programs for children and adults with disabilities.
• Reviews and analyzes insurance reimbursement payments, reconciles them with monthly statements for grant reporting purposes, and ensures revenues are accurately classified.
• Implements internal controls to ensure compliance with the county's p-card policy and reviews and approves p-card reconciliations to accurately allocate departmental expenditures across cost centers, grants, and funds.
• Oversees delinquent customer accounts and acts as liaison with the Department of Tax Administration to coordinate collection efforts and ensure accurate posting of payments and associated fees.
• Ensures agency travelers adhere to county travel policies by reviewing and approving local and non-local travel packages, supervising the processing of travel reimbursements, and serving as the primary liaison for travel-related questions from staff.
• Other responsibilities include: conducts specialized financial analyses and project coordination; completes monthly reconciliations, processes payments, prepares journal entries, and compiles reports and supporting documentation for audits.
• Establishes and maintains supportive partnerships with program staff in utilization of the agency's financial resources.
• Delivers training to unit staff and ensures employees understand and follow established processes and procedures necessary to complete assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborates with county corporate partners, departmental procurement staff, and financial team members to ensure timely, accurate handling of financial and budget matters in alignment with program needs.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
Prepares and/or analyzes financial data and makes recommendations;
Plans, organizes and participates in the reconciliation of funds;
Prepares long range revenue and expenditure estimates necessary to forecast economic feasibility of various projects;
Reviews and verifies postings to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts;
Applies budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies, accounting principles (GAAP and GASB), and local and state policies and procedures;
Prepares or assist development of the agency budget and monitors budget status.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles;
Ability to prepare, interpret and analyze financial reports and statements;
Ability to develop and apply budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, and a credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and considerable knowledge of Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable processes and documentation requirements.
• Strong analytical, computer, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work with staff across organizational lines and explain policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of the application of internal controls to safeguard County resources.
• Ability to multi-task, address urgent issues that arise, and meet strict County, state, and federal deadlines.
• Experience working with a general ledger, completing journal entries, and reconciling monthly revenue and expenditures.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing data in order to make recommendations.
• Experience managing procurement card processes and reconciliation.
• Considerable experience using Microsoft Office Suite computer software, particularly Excel, and governmental accounting and financial systems.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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