Fiscal Advisor II

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

This is experienced-level fiscal advisor work analyzing financial transactions and records and preparing financial statements and reports to control and account for funds. In addition to the work performed by a Fiscal Advisor I, employees independently perform the full range of essential functions under general supervision. This level may supervise two or more merit full-time paraprofessional or administrative support positions, including planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching, training, and recommending hiring, firing, and discipline. The role supports the Delaware Department of Transportation’s Maintenance & Operations mission to maintain the state’s road transportation network through careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment, and financial resources.

Requirements

One year of experience compiling, analyzing, and reporting on financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
One year of experience ensuring financial transactions comply with budgets, applicable agreements, grants or contracts, and state or federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Six months of experience researching and analyzing accounting transactions and records to reconcile discrepancies or errors and maintain an audit trail.
Coursework, training, and/or work experience in staff supervision, which may include serving as a lead worker overseeing others’ work.
One year of experience using an automated financial management information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve or inquire about, and report on data.
A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
Pre-employment drug testing is required upon a conditional offer.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
New hires must report to Statewide New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze financial transactions and records for accuracy and monitor adherence to agency budgets, applicable agreements, grants, contracts, and state or federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Analyze, reconcile, and consolidate data to the general ledger from journals, records, and documents; take trial balances; make corrections, updates, and adjustments; and maintain an audit trail.
Review financial transactions, classifications, and codes for accuracy and recommend changes.
Maintain internal controls and apply accounting principles, practices, and standards.
Provide advice and technical guidance on assigned fiscal functions.
Compile, analyze, and prepare financial statements and reports used for financial, budget, and personnel planning.
Research and provide data, reports, and documentation to state, federal, and independent auditors and respond to other requests for financial information.
Use commercial and proprietary automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on financial data.
Provide customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or in writing.
Communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures and ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
May be responsible for purchasing, disbursement, and inventory of equipment and supplies.
May supervise two or more merit full-time paraprofessional or administrative support positions, including planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching, training, and recommending hiring, firing, and discipline.