Financial Specialist II

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Ej28), VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position analyzes and processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement cards, and travel and training-related activities in support of the department. Serves as the primary coordinator and provides financial oversight for FRD’s travel and training program while also supporting departmental accounting, budget, and financial management functions funded through both general and grant funds. Utilizing the county’s financial system, Fairfax County Unified System (FOCUS), reviews, audits, reconciles, and processes financial transactions. Additional responsibilities include monitoring budgets and expenditures, preparing reports and analyses, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with Fairfax County financial policies and procedures. This position also develops and maintains tracking tools and reports using Excel and other business applications and provides policy, procedural guidance, and customer support to department personnel. Works under the general supervision of Financial Specialist III.

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
Must be detailed oriented
Good communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain productive and staff relationships

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience
Advanced knowledge in Excel and FOCUS (a Financial SAP)
Understanding of general accounting processes and terms
Experience with travel, training, procurement cards, and Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) processes
Familiarity with financial or Fairfax County’s policy and procedures and proven ability to communicate them effectively to staff at all levels
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Adept at working with spreadsheets and databases
Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, and attend to multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Bilingual in English and another language

Responsibilities

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
Analyzes and processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement cards, and travel and training-related activities
Serves as the primary coordinator and provides financial oversight for FRD’s travel and training program
Supports departmental accounting, budget, and financial management functions funded through both general and grant funds
Reviews, audits, reconciles, and processes financial transactions utilizing the county’s financial system, Fairfax County Unified System (FOCUS)
Monitors budgets and expenditures
Prepares reports and analyses
Maintains financial records
Ensures compliance with Fairfax County financial policies and procedures
Develops and maintains tracking tools and reports using Excel and other business applications
Provides policy, procedural guidance, and customer support to department personnel