County Fiscal Officer 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Allegheny County, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team of passionate and hard working individuals at Allegheny County Administrative Support! In this County Fiscal Officer 2 role, you will oversee and supervise our Bureau of Financial Management, Budgets & Reports (BFMBR) professional staff as well as maintain professional communications and perform key accounting and fiscal duties. We are looking for self-starters who are able to adapt and work with minimal supervision. Apply now and share your working knowledge of financial practices and budget management with a dedicated team that provides administrative, operational, and safety support for an agency that improves access to care, prevents harm, and increases economic security for all people in Allegheny County! This position supervises BFMBR staff, maintains connections with key partners, updates organizational systems, and performs and coordinates a variety of budgetary and financial functions. Your collaboration, fiscal, and leadership skills will be key for ensuring timely payment to the contractors and providers who deliver essential social services in our communities.

Requirements

• One year as a County Fiscal Officer 1; or Two years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor’s degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or Four years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related associate’s degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Staff: Assign and delegate work, conduct performance reviews, provide training, and perform related supervisory duties
• Maintain Communication: Consistently communicate with our contractors and providers, and with other offices and bureaus, to gather necessary fiscal and non-fiscal data and ensure timely updates and payments
• Oversee Contracts: Work with providers to complete set-up, forms, budgeting, and contracting processes; perform re-budgets and contract modifications; and verify that contracts, re-budgets, modifications, and accounting strings have been correctly entered
• Provide Financial Reporting: Review, analyze, communicate, and report fiscal and operational data; determine and record journal entries; redistribute cost; and assist in month end, quarterly, and year-end accounting closings, as needed
• Process Invoices: Review invoices for accuracy and correctness, approve payouts and process in a timely manner, and provide monthly accruals for unpaid invoices
• Use System Expertise: Maintain functional and working knowledge of accounting, standard office, and other computer based applications and systems used to complete work

Benefits

• The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
• The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
• The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree