Financial Specialist II

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Ej28), VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as the department's general fund budget analyst located in the Financial Resources Division of the Administrative Support Bureau of the police department. Under the division's Financial Specialist III supervision, creates and reconciles budget spreadsheets to track the operational expenses budget for all divisions/bureaus in the police department's budget. Responsible for daily verifications of available funding required for all inter-departmental requisitions and monitoring of the department's operating expense activities through an in-house developed PC system. Serves as the budget section's liaison with other county agencies and inter-departmental command staff on related general fund budgetary matters. Keeps informed of inter-departmental funding trends, issues, and requirements.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field.
• Two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation and analysis through financial forecasting, rate studies and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex matters in a succinct and efficient manner to executive level staff.
• Strong critical thinking/analysis skills and problem-solving ability.
• At least two years of experience with administering financial/accounting processes and procedures in financial systems other than System Analysis Program (SAP).
• Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

• Creates and reconciles budget spreadsheets to track the operational expenses budget for all divisions/bureaus in the police department's budget.
• Verifies available funding for all inter-departmental requisitions.
• Monitors the department's operating expense activities through an in-house developed PC system.
• Serves as the budget section's liaison with other county agencies and inter-departmental command staff on related general fund budgetary matters.
• Keeps informed of inter-departmental funding trends, issues, and requirements.
• 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 assists in the development of the agency budget and monitors budget status.

Benefits

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Credit Check
• Random drug testing
• Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level