Fiscal Officer II
Professional - Non IT
Alexandria VA Contract Nov 20, 2024

Employment Enterprises, Inc. is working with a government entity that provides municipal services near the nation's capital. We are searching for a Fiscal Officer II who will manage all budget, fiscal, procurement, billing, grant, revenue, travel, reconciliation, and audit activities of the Department. The Fiscal Officer will work towards planning, organizing, and directing the preparation of operating and capital improvement budgets, providing analyses on which to base financial and funding-related policy decisions, directing the acquisition of real property, and directing the development, implementation, and maintenance of fiscal and operating reporting systems. This position is onsite in Alexandria, Virginia and pays $35 per hour.

Fiscal Officer Responsibilities:

  • Oversees/supervises the preparation of operating and capital improvement budgets, supplemental requests, budget revisions, and budget justifications. 
  • Prepares annual budget for the Department with full authority and analyzes variances and is accountable for results. 
  • Implements and manages quarterly forecasting of expenditures and revenues to determine the overall impact on the general fund for budget planning. 
  • Signs under own authority budget transfers, budget changes, and submits ordinances to the governing body. 
  • Oversees all client expenditures and systems to track those expenditures, sets policy and procedure for the system, and implements changes as needed. 
  • Directs and oversees purchasing card activity, payment processing, and deposits. Ensures compliance with all requirements and best practices. Oversees staff performing these functions. 
  • Signs under the authority of the Department Director payment vouchers and expenditure transfers. 
  • Directs and oversees grant reimbursement processes and accurate accounting and financial reporting for grants and oversees high-level financial staff performing these functions. 
  • Acts as liaison for all auditors and grant reviewers. 
  • Interprets and applies OMB Circular A-87 for indirect vs. direct costs and is responsible for pursuing reimbursement. Maintains full accountability for results. 
  • Identifies available grant opportunities, reviews draft submissions, ensures timely submittals, and once awarded ensures conformance with grant requirements. 
  • Develops procurement specifications and executes contracts to obtain computer and office equipment and operational fleet inventory. 
  • Oversees all financial and reporting communication with state grant agencies and federal grant agencies and is the point of contact for high-level grantors. 
  • Prepares financial analyses for developing and monitoring the department's budget and provides Department Director with recommendations on which to base policy and funding decisions. 
  • Directs and oversees personnel database, and financial database to include the employee reimbursement interface. 
  • Oversees payroll processing and interpretation of federal and administrative regulations governing payroll and IRS reporting. 
  • Interprets and sets procedures and directions. 
  • Performs related work as required. 

Fiscal Officer Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • Three years of experience in positions involving public administration, public financial planning, public budgeting, government accounting, electronic data processing, procurement contracting and personnel management required.
  • Master's Degree in Accounting, Public or Business Administration preferred.
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in Accounting or Finance preferred.
  • At least five years of experience in local government or corporate financial operations preferred.
  • At least one year of experience in Mental Health accounting processes and management preferred.
  • Completion of college-level courses in the principles and theories of accounting, budgeting, procurement, contracting, human resources management, training or related administrative management experience in the subject matter area.
  • One year of experience in progressively-responsible positions involving public administration, including some experience in public financial planning and administration preferred.
  • or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

What we offer:
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Medical and dental benefits for qualifying professionals or Fixed Indemnity Health Benefits
  • Flex spending account
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Pet Insurance
  • Worker Advantage discount program membership
  • Voluntary Supplemental Insurance


“Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.”

Employment Enterprises, Inc is the parent company of Temporary Solutions, Inc. Temporary Solutions is a workforce solutions company based out of 10550 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109. You can reach our recruiters about this job and more at 703-361-2220 or email recruiters@eeihr.com.

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