Fiscal Specialist IV- Finance Department

St Mary's County Government•Leonardtown, MD

About The Position

The Fiscal Specialist IV performs a wide variety of tasks in support of department fiscal operations and performs other duties as assigned. The position supports accounts receivable and payable, budgeting and forecasting, cash transactions, reconciliations, financial reporting, grant requests, and maintenance of accounting records and systems. The role may monitor and support the work of other staff, and requires knowledge of accounting principles, department procedures, and relevant office equipment and computer systems. The hiring salary range is $59,114–$75,650 annually. The full salary range is $59,114–$101,691 annually; the full range does not reflect the anticipated hiring salary.

Requirements

Associate’s degree.
Three or more years of job-related experience, or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.
Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures.
Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Government to the public.
Expert knowledge of department practices and procedures.
Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles.
Ability to operate office equipment, including a copier, fax machines, and multiple phone lines.
Ability to prioritize and multitask and follow through with assigned tasks.
Ability to supervise, train, and monitor subordinate staff.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and simple office machines.
Must successfully pass a background investigation with favorable results.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

Prepare accounts receivable covering rents, loan payments, and mortgages.
Monitor tasks performed by other staff, including checking bills, statements, vouchers, receipts, and reports.
Prepare transcripts; review journals and complex subsidy accounts; and monitor bank receipts and receivables.
Assist with planning, forecasting, formulating, and overseeing budgets; assess current and anticipated needs and costs; and consult office staff about fund availability.
Implement cash receipt and disbursement transactions affecting checking and savings accounts.
Reconcile ledgers and use financial information to prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports for county, state, and federal government agencies.
Assist in preparing budget requests and compute salary and other accounting information.
Copy, prepare envelopes and mail orders, and research and complete financial forms and charts.
Assist with preparing grant proposals, modifications, renewals, and special requests.
Implement separate accounting systems for fiscal operations.
Generate data for trial balances and general ledgers and maintain various double-entry records.
Perform other duties as assigned.