Fiscal Specialist

Prince William County Government•Prince William County, VA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Prince William County Department of Social Services (DSS), Administration Division, is hiring a Fiscal Specialist to provide support across DSS program areas, including Child Protective Services, Advocacy, Prevention & Protection, Homeless Services, the Children's Services Act (CSA), Public Assistance, Customer Support & Service, and Family Support Services. The role requires a collaborative, detail-oriented team member who provides accurate and efficient financial support and outstanding service to internal and external customers. The specialist may provide coverage for other team members, including periodically assisting with Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card issuance during business hours. The position is telework-eligible and requires working onsite at the Ferlazzo office in Woodbridge, Virginia, one to two days per week. In-office days are determined by the manager, and the schedule may revert to in-office work if business needs change. Employees who telework must have adequate workspace and an internet connection. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., totaling 37.5 hours per week. All DSS staff must provide emergency human services work, which may include staffing emergency shelters during a community disaster. Candidates must pass criminal history, child protective services, and DMV background checks. The employee must have a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive for work. Resource or foster parents for youth in the Prince William foster-care program may not be employed by Prince William DSS; resource or foster parents for youth from other localities may apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience completing finance-related tasks and providing guidance to internal and external customers.
Valid driver's license and eligibility to drive for work.
Pass criminal history, child protective services, and DMV background checks.
Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and onsite at the Ferlazzo office one to two days per week.
Ability to provide emergency human services work, including staffing emergency shelters during a community disaster.
Resource or foster parents for youth in the Prince William foster-care program are not eligible for employment with Prince William DSS.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience performing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Experience with Mobius System or similar Oracle-based financial software.
Experience processing payroll using an automated system.
Experience participating in audits and applying accounting best practices.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply County, State, and Federal policies and procedures.
Skill in using MS Excel.
Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, procurement card (P-Card) administration, financial systems such as Mobius or similar software, and accounting best practices.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and commitment to meeting deadlines.
Proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to go above and beyond to support colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

Provide fiscal and financial support across DSS program areas.
Complete finance-related tasks and provide guidance to internal and external customers.
Support and provide coverage for other team members as needed, potentially including EBT card issuance during business hours.
Provide emergency human services work, including staffing emergency shelters in the event of a community disaster.
Meet deadlines and support colleagues and customers in a fast-paced team environment.

Benefits

Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans.
Paid annual leave.
Paid personal leave.
Paid sick leave.
Paid holidays.
Optional group medical and dental health plans.
Optional group life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Career development opportunities.
Full-time County Government positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.