Fiscal Officer II

County of Kauai•Cleveland, OH

1d•$7,587 - $8,090•Onsite

About The Position

Administers the fiscal and accounting programs for an operating department or agency of the County; provides assistance to departmental management on fiscal matters; assists the department head in the preparation and presentation of the departmental budget; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in accounting, business or public administration or a related field
Four (4) years of professional accounting work experience
One (1) year of supervisory work experience
Responsible experience which involved maintaining general journals, general ledger accounts, and related books and accounts
Preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and related accounting and financial reports
Professional work experience which includes planning, directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of others
Advising subordinates on difficult program areas
Timing and scheduling subordinate work
Training and developing new employees

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and coordinates the work of accounting and clerical personnel engaged in posting, recording, tabulating, and processing data in connection with a department's or agency's fiscal and accounting program
Develops, maintains, and revises the accounting system to meet the needs of the department or agency serviced and to meet the requirements set up by the Finance Department of the County, State or Federal governments
Prepares, presents, and executes the Capital Improvement and Operating Budgets for the department head in accordance with his request
Conducts internal reviews to ensure that accounting systems and procedures are effective, efficient, and properly implemented
Develops and directs the maintenance of budgetary control
Analyzes and interprets directives, laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the department's fiscal program
Reviews all claims of payment for services, materials supplies, fixed charges, contracts, and personal services based upon obligations incurred in accordance with applicable laws
Supervises the preparation of financial statements, reports, budgetary estimates, payrolls, and other statistical reports
Analyzes and interprets statements and reports to establish expenditure trends and anticipates possible reprogramming needs
Establishes procedures and controls for the execution of the budget to ensure that expenses or appropriations remain within program and budgetary limits
Develops and refines cost accounting procedures, inventory, and property records
Advises management on fiscal policies and financial matters, participates in staff meetings and conferences with officials of other governmental agencies
Appears and testifies before the Council, Legislature or other committees on matters pertaining to the budget
Directs the purchases of materials, supplies and equipment and arranges or is responsible for fleet insurance coverage for all county-owned vehicles and equipment
May conduct organizational studies and report findings to the department head along with recommendations
Performs other related duties as required