Fiscal Coordinator

County of Chester • Government Services Center - Westtown, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Fiscal Coordinator is responsible for overseeing financial activities, managing budgets and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of job-related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that ensures the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Accurate and detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and proceed with objectives.
• Ability to establish priorities and remain focused on daily operations.
• Ability to coordinate and direct work assignments.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of County management.
• Strong grammar and spelling skills.
• Ability to balance individual and team work assignments and responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow office protocols and resolve recurring problems
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment with a willingness to make decisions.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• General knowledge of legal records, guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out verbal or written instructions.
• Flexible, with an ability to carry multiple projects and tasks to completion.
• Exhibits a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn new tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Professionalism, integrity, and honesty with an ability to handle confidential matters.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, statistics, or a related field.
• Four plus years of job-related experience, strongest preference for government roles.
• General understanding of Human Resource policies and procedures.
• General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of budgets and grant applications, including, but not limited to preparation of budget line-item spreadsheets, at the request of the Director/Deputy Director.
• Process invoices, requisitions, purchase orders and payroll.
• Track and analyze expenditures, identifying discrepancies or potential budget issues.
• Ensure compliance with state grant policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with department financial liaison on creating and maintaining budget.
• Collaborate with controllers, payroll and finance department on all budget issues.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Perform clerical tasks, when necessary (back-up receptionist, telephones, mail, etc.).
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Benefits

• Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree