What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Specialist II position at Fairfax County?
Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers. County government sits at the heart of this dynamic community of almost 1.2 million residents and seeks employees eager to bring their energy, enthusiasm and skills to serve Fairfax residents and to shape the county's future. Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the county's land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as "first preventers." Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County. Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the county's economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you.
Under the general supervision of the Financial Specialist III, this role oversees accounts payable and contractual activities for Land Development Services (LDS). Responsibilities include managing accounts payable processes, monitoring budget utilization against anticipated demand, and ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments in compliance with established procedures. The role also involves managing and reconciling all program travel documentation. In addition, the position analyzes spending trends to identify irregularities, and implements corrective actions as needed. It prepares expenditure projections based on historical data, current trends, and agency requirements. The role includes conducting and reviewing monthly FOCUS reconciliations for all LDS branches and divisions for submission to the Department of Finance. As the alternate program manager for the LDS procurement card (P-Card) program, this position ensures adherence to P-Card policies and procedures. The candidate will maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounts payable, procurement, and accounts receivable policies, procedures, and best practices to support efficient operations.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Under the general supervision of the Financial Specialist III, this role oversees accounts payable and contractual activities for Land Development Services (LDS). Responsibilities include managing accounts payable processes, monitoring budget utilization against anticipated demand, and ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments in compliance with established procedures. The role also involves managing and reconciling all program travel documentation. In addition, the position analyzes spending trends to identify irregularities, and implements corrective actions as needed. It prepares expenditure projections based on historical data, current trends, and agency requirements. The role includes conducting and reviewing monthly FOCUS reconciliations for all LDS branches and divisions for submission to the Department of Finance. As the alternate program manager for the LDS procurement card (P-Card) program, this position ensures adherence to P-Card policies and procedures. The candidate will maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounts payable, procurement, and accounts receivable policies, procedures, and best practices to support efficient operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master’s degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master’s degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
None.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in managing procurement processes.
A minimum of two years of experience in budget preparation, review, and forecasting.
A minimum of two years of experience in governmental accounting.
At least one year of experience in accounts payable, procurement, and position tracking.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word and Excel.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain high attention to detail.
Excellent customer service skills, with a proven ability to build collaborative partnerships within departments and with external stakeholders to achieve common objectives.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrated experience in managing procurement processes.
A minimum of two years of experience in budget preparation, review, and forecasting.
A minimum of two years of experience in governmental accounting.
At least one year of experience in accounts payable, procurement, and position tracking.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word and Excel.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain high attention to detail.
Excellent customer service skills, with a proven ability to build collaborative partnerships within departments and with external stakeholders to achieve common objectives.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, and a credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment, phone and retrieve documents from file cabinets. Duties are generally sedentary and performed in a normal office environment.. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include a practical exercise.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment, phone and retrieve documents from file cabinets. Duties are generally sedentary and performed in a normal office environment.. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include a practical exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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