Our client is a local government agency dedicated to providing inclusive, innovative, and high-quality public services to its residents. The Fiscal Officer I will perform analytical and evaluative work involving the formulation of budget estimates, development of fund requirements to support operating programs, and execution of approved budgets by city officials and contractors. This is a full-time contract position located in Alexandria, VA, paying $26.50 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Perform analytical work involving the formulation of budget estimates, including development of fund requirements to support operating programs, and the execution of approved budgets by city officials and/or contractors
- Coordinate reimbursement activities for early childhood programs and provide program controls over the obligation and expenditure of funds or plans
- Gather and analyze grant information and data for division grant applications and reports
- Collaborate with program directors to gather financial information for budgets, grant applications, and other financial projects
- Perform complex accounting activities, applying federal, state, and local policies and procedures
- Monitor division reimbursement systems, including billing and collection of client, third-party payer, and contractor payments
- Review and verify expenditure and revenue reports, prepare monthly analyses, and resolve financial issues
- Ensure all program transactions are properly coded, approved, signed, and documented
- Monitor the fiscal condition of early childhood programs
- Assist grant managers with grant close-out activities
- Respond to inquiries regarding payment status and resolve vendor issues
- Prepare monthly budget reports and monitor expenditures and revenues
- Enter new vendors, process invoices, and maintain financial records
- Provide technical guidance on financial matters to staff
- Support audit processes with documentation and schedules
- Perform related duties as required
Qualifications
- Four-year college degree and coursework in accounting, budgeting, procurement, contracting, or related fields
- One year of experience in public administration, financial planning, and administration
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles, government operations, and financial management
- Experience with spreadsheets and financial software applications
- Strong communication and independent decision-making skills
What We Offer
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical and dental benefits
- Flex spending account
- Pet insurance
- Credit union membership
- Sick leave where mandated by law
- Worker Advantage discount program
- 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. 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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