Fiscal Analyst (Fiscal Analyst) (4946-12)

Hamilton County, Ohio•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fiscal Analyst (Fiscal Analyst) (4946-12) Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university with coursework in business statistics; AND One (1) year of experience in accounting or budgeting which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of regulations & procedures governing fiscal activities.
Must undergo a background check via the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI).
Must have a car, valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency and required auto liability insurance.
Background checks consistent with requirements in OAC 5101:2-5-09 must be completed at employment and every ten years following, including but not limited to the following systems: State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) State Child/Abuse Neglect Central Registry Check for any state in which the applicant resided within the last five years Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification Investigation (BCI) FBI National Sex Offender Public website (WWW.NSOPW.Gov) Code 5101:2-5-09 must be conducted for each prospective employee.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience of processing bills in a County.

Responsibilities

Processes invoices, one-time payments, employee reimbursements, purchase orders, vendor-less purchase orders, and other fiscal transactions using applicable fiscal and accounting systems. (i.e.- Single Sign-on, Performance, On-Base, CFIS, SACWIS).
Reviews invoices, transactions, and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, appropriate coding, and compliance with established fiscal requirements.
Identifies and researches discrepancies; obtains missing or corrected information; and works with vendors and/or internal staff to resolve routine fiscal and payment issues.
Ensure established account coding is accurately applied, makes required system updates within established timeframes, and forwards appropriate documentation for payment or further processing.
Refers significant or unresolved fiscal matters to the Budget Officer and/or management.
Prepares, reviews, and analyzes detailed fiscal reports and financial documents for federal, state, and county reporting and compliance purposes.
Reviews fiscal data, transactions, and supporting documentation; identifies errors and discrepancies; research underlying information; and processes corrections in accordance with established requirements.
Prepares journal entries, inter-fund transfers, financial adjustments, and related documentation for review and/or approval, as applicable.
Performs internal fiscal reviews; verifies entries; monitors receipts and disbursements; and prepares and finalizes reports, analyses, summaries, and supporting data.
Serves as the primary fiscal contact and subject-matter resource for assigned programs, functional areas, and/or vendor relationships.
Develops and maintains comprehensive working knowledge of assigned fiscal processes, systems, requirements, contracts, and recurring activities.
Coordinates day-to-day fiscal activities within assigned areas; monitors fiscal activity and related transactions; researches and resolves routine issues within established requirements; communicates with vendors and internal stakeholders; and provides guidance and training to employees and vendors regarding established fiscal processes, procedures, systems, and requirements.
Identifies issues requiring additional review and escalates significant or unresolved matters to the Budget Officer and/or management.
Provides cross-functional support and coverage for other Fiscal Analyst assignments as operational needs require.
Provides fiscal assistance to contracted service providers and vendors to support compliance with established fiscal, contractual, and accounting requirements.
Reviews purchase orders, contract balances, expenditures, and related fiscal activity; monitors available funding and transaction activity; and analyzes reports and other fiscal information to identify potential adjustments or concerns.
Provides recommendations regarding purchase order increases/decreases and other fiscal adjustments for consideration by the Budget Officer and/or management.
Assists management with the development and implementation of fiscal procedures, forms, and accounting processes based on operational knowledge and experience.
Provides guidance to vendors and employees regarding established fiscal requirements and refers significant disputes or matters requiring higher-level determination from management.
Reviews, collects, validates, and maintains fiscal and program-related data used for financial, budgetary, statistical, State, Federal, and County reporting.
Reviews coding and supporting documentation for consistency with established requirements; identifies discrepancies and requests corrections when necessary; and provides guidance to employees and vendors regarding established coding and documentation requirements.
Research questionable transactions or information using available systems, records, and supporting documentation and provides findings to management when further review is warranted.
Assists with the development and maintenance of records control systems, spreadsheets, databases, reports, and related supporting documentation.
Attends conferences and training.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option
Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Free On-Site Parking
Wellness Incentives
robust Employee Assistance Program
access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health
expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources