Fiscal Associate II

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

20h

About The Position

This position is in the Accounting Unit which researches/identifies/processes undistributed and undisbursed collections to ensure appropriate remittance to our clients. These collections cannot be distributed or disbursed for various reasons, including: clients not being located, pending legal action, overpayment, missing identifying client information on the payment. The incumbent will utilize automated tools including the Delaware Child Support System, DELJIS, Accurint, and other governmental systems. Typical contacts are with clients and internal/external agency staff for the purpose of coordinating and gathering information.

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Six months' experience in processing accounting, auditing or payroll transactions following applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Six months' experience in determining compliance of financial transactions with required documentation, computations, codes, signatures, rules or regulations.
Six months’ experience in preparing financial reports such as combining and presenting financial data from multiple sources in an organized format.
OR Possession of an Associate's degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Reviews forms and source documents such as bills, receipts, invoices, claims, or service contracts to complete purchase orders; confirms accuracy, completeness, required documentation and approvals in compliance with applicable procedures, practices and standards.
Verifies or determines correct classification and coding of transactions.
Uses commercial and proprietary automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve and report on data.
Uses standard formulas to perform and verify calculations; monitors balances and identifies and reports discrepancies.
Creates and maintains financial records, documents and files.
Prepares reports and summaries on the status of accounts or other financial data.
Participates in recommending changes to internal procedures, forms, or process enhancements.
Gathers and compiles data for higher-level staff.
Performs general office work and functions as assigned such as preparing correspondence and distributing documents.
May perform payroll entries and process payroll in automated information systems.
Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.