Fiscal Specialist
About The Position
The Prince William County Department of Development Services, Zoning Administration Division, is seeking a Fiscal Specialist. This role involves performing a wide variety of fiscal duties related to the proffer administration work program. Key responsibilities include maintaining an automated database for monetary contributions and accounts payable, providing reconciliation, reconciling daily receipts, preparing reports, and researching discrepancies. The position also serves as a backup accounts payable specialist. The ideal candidate will possess strong data entry and accounting skills, knowledge of accounting software, be highly organized, detail-oriented, able to interpret and apply financial policies, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Maintaining well-kept, audit-ready files and the ability to analyze needs, conduct research, and formulate solutions are crucial.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- 3 years of related experience
- Strong accounting/database administration/data entry experience
- Ability to interpret and apply policies
- Ability to maintain excellent records and have outstanding organizational skills
- Ability to meet due dates in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional customer service skills in dealing with the public, co-workers, applicants, and other county agencies
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet due dates
- Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software/programs
Nice To Haves
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a team while working independently.
- Self-motivated and highly responsible.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an automated database for monetary contributions and accounts payable.
- Provide reconciliation of accounts.
- Reconcile daily receipts.
- Prepare reports.
- Research discrepancies.
- Serve as backup accounts payable specialist for the division.
- Maintain well-kept and audit-ready files.
- Analyze requested needs, conduct necessary research, and formulate a conclusion/solution using available systems.
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
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
