Fiscal Associate II

Jud/Family Court•Dover, DE

About The Position

This is experienced-level fiscal associate work recording, reviewing, and processing financial transactions, records, and documents in support of the State’s financial operations. In addition to work performed by a Fiscal Associate I, the employee independently performs the full range of essential functions under general supervision, including routine and complex support work. The work may involve applying advanced technical knowledge and applicable state or federal laws, rules, and regulations to review, post, process, and recommend approval of financial transactions, records, and documents. Family Court’s mission is to provide equal access to justice for families and children under its jurisdiction in a fair and efficient manner that maintains public trust and confidence in an independent and accountable judiciary. The Court values a diverse workforce and strives to treat members of the public and staff with courtesy, dignity, and respect. Free parking is available to Family Court staff in New Castle County.

Requirements

Six months of experience processing accounting, auditing, or payroll transactions in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; alternatively, an Associate's degree or higher in Accounting or a related field.
Six months of experience determining whether financial transactions comply with required documentation, computations, codes, signatures, rules, or regulations; alternatively, an Associate's degree or higher in Accounting or a related field.
Six months of experience preparing financial reports, such as combining and presenting financial data from multiple sources in an organized format; alternatively, an Associate's degree or higher in Accounting or a related field.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

Review forms and source documents, including bills, receipts, invoices, claims, and service contracts, to complete purchase orders and confirm accuracy, completeness, required documentation, and approvals.
Verify or determine the correct classification and coding of transactions.
Use commercial and proprietary automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report data.
Use standard formulas to perform and verify calculations, monitor balances, and identify and report discrepancies.
Create and maintain financial records, documents, and files.
Prepare reports and summaries on account status or other financial data.
Participate in recommending changes to internal procedures, forms, or process enhancements.
Gather and compile data for higher-level staff.
Perform general office work as assigned, including preparing correspondence and distributing documents.
May enter payroll data and process payroll in automated information systems.
Provide excellent 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.