Temporary Fiscal Manager

Lubbock County•Lubbock TX 79401, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the administrative and accounting functions related to the services and programs offered by the Department. Requires good communication and organization skills, ability to interact with the public, and ability to prioritize. Must be capable of working independently with limited supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
At least one year of related experience
Good communication skills
Organization skills
Ability to interact with the public
Ability to prioritize
Texas motor vehicle operator’s license and automobile insurance or available alternate means of transportation in the relevant service area is required
Must not have been convicted of a Crime of Moral Turpitude

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred
Two years of administrative experience
Experience working with governmental agencies
Completion of Basic Mediation Training as available within Department
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting software
Effective leadership techniques
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Outstanding grammar and vocabulary
Experience in public speaking
Capable of researching programs and projects in a variety of ways, utilizing multiple sources and resources
Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and procedures
Ability to operate office equipment
Proficient in a variety of computer software programs
Knowledge of issues and purposes of ADR
Knowledge of Code of Ethics for Neutrals and Code of Conduct for Court Personnel
Organizational and multi-taking skills
Energetic, independent and a self-motivated team player
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other offices and employers, and the public
Follow oral and written instruction
Train effectively

Responsibilities

Responsible for the creation of the Departmental budget for approval by Director, Board of Judges, and Commissioners’ Court within time frames required by County Auditor’s Office
Monitors and modifies internal control procedures of Department
Secures funding by researching, writing, and submitting all government and private grant applications
Monitors and reports on financial and operational metrics to satisfy all government grant regulations
Responsible for internal program auditing
Oversees editing and utilization of all financial forms
Creates invoices for departmental customers and inputs receipt of payment
Maintains records of amounts due to vendors and requests payments to vendors prior to due dates
Researches requests by vendors regarding amounts owed and specific invoices
Researches requests from customers regarding account balances and specific invoices
Tracks all income and expenditures of the department and compares these to budgeted amounts as well as amounts being reported by County Auditor’s office
Plans the budget for each activity and creates an end-of-activity report
Manages and tracks mediator payments and accounts payable functions
Reports on funding sources
Performs such other duties as may be assigned