Fiscal Assistant II

Virginia Department of Social Services • Verona, VA

2d • $39,842 - $41,834

About The Position

This is an office/clerical position responsible for assisting with fiscal control for Augusta County and the Cities of Waynesboro and Staunton. The role performs governmental accounting tasks related to preparing, maintaining, and processing accounting records and financial transactions for administrative bills, public assistance programs, and services available to clients. Duties include maintaining accounting records for receipts and expenses and balancing local, state, and federal funds. The employee must also be willing to assist in the community emergency shelter when required during a natural disaster or emergency.

Applicants may be subject to background and screening checks, including criminal history, Central Registry, DMV/driving record, fingerprint, local agency, employment, reference, education, and credit checks as relevant. Offers are contingent on satisfactory results. Employees must hold a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in Virginia and have a driving record that meets agency requirements.

Applications, resumes, and references must be submitted electronically through the specified website. A resume is required, and mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes are not accepted. Applications and resumes must include complete work history; interview consideration is based solely on the information submitted.

Requirements

• High school diploma supplemented with bookkeeping coursework, and related fiscal support experience using business and agency software, including spreadsheets, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Considerable knowledge of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and accounting transactions.
• Working knowledge of office accounting methods and procedures.
• Ability to use a personal computer, associated accounting software including spreadsheets, a calculator, and other office machines.
• Ability to organize, process, and maintain financial records and files and prepare reports from them.
• Ability to analyze and record information and balance figures.
• Ability to understand or apply laws, regulations, and policies concerning financial records.
• Ability to type accurately at good speed.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative when completing assignments and dealing with employees and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in Virginia; driving record must meet agency requirements.
• Willingness to work in the community emergency shelter during a natural disaster or emergency.
• Provide a resume with the application and submit application materials electronically through the specified website.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with state and local government fiscal regulations, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fiscal control for Augusta County and the Cities of Waynesboro and Staunton.
• Prepare, maintain, and process accounting records and financial transactions for administrative bills, public assistance programs, and services available to clients.
• Maintain accounting records concerning receipts and expenses.
• Balance local, state, and federal funds.
• Provide emergency shelter assistance when mandated and required, including during a natural disaster or emergency.
• Prepare reports from financial records and files.
• Verify documents and forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Apply laws, regulations, and policies to the maintenance of financial records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED