Fiscal Technician III - Sheriff's Office

Cobb County Government•Sheriff's Office Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Fiscal Technician III plays a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the Cobb County Sheriff's Office Accounting Unit. The position ensures financial transactions are accurately recorded, manages budgets, oversees payroll processes, and provides financial reports that support decision-making and fiscal responsibility within the department. The role leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers, monitors department expenditures and account balances, processes payments and financial transactions, and handles purchasing, purchasing-card, travel, training, inventory, and bid-document functions according to assignment. It may also involve preparing payroll and reports, scheduling meetings and vendor presentations, and assisting with special projects. The position performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Vocational or technical training in accounting or a related field.
Three years of experience in bookkeeping, maintaining financial records, or a related field.
Must be bondable.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers, organize tasks, monitor work progress, inspect completed work, provide technical assistance, train co-workers, and provide input on employee issues and evaluations.
Monitor department expenditures and account balances; reconcile accounts; maintain transaction records; prepare budget amendments and journal entries; and submit related records and reports.
Receive payments for County or department fees and services, record transactions, issue receipts, post payments, balance cash and revenues, prepare deposits, and prepare reports.
Enter financial information into computer systems, perform posting and account-maintenance functions, process debits, credits, transfers, and adjustments, and respond to account-information requests.
Review and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, field purchase orders, and service payment authorizations for accuracy and policy compliance; track orders and invoices; help ensure timely vendor payment; resolve purchasing and payment issues; and verify supply and equipment orders.
Monitor department use of County purchasing cards by reconciling transactions, reviewing allocations, preparing transaction logs, and maintaining receipts and records.
As assigned, prepare training and travel requests, enter expense reports, verify approvals, process registration payments, monitor budget compliance, and maintain documentation.
Perform administrative and fiscal duties, which may include preparing payroll and payroll reports, scheduling meetings and vendor presentations, and assisting with reports, presentations, and special projects.
Perform assigned inventory functions, including tracking, updating, classifying, coding, valuing, transferring, tagging, and retiring equipment; maintaining appropriate inventory levels; working with vendors; and processing invoices.
Assist with bid documents for department equipment and supplies, prepare item specifications, review solicitation documents for accuracy and completeness, and make corrections as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.