Financial Specialist 3 (3250)

Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood.


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To provide fiscal support for the Law Offices of the Public Defender. Incumbents in this position will be primarily responsible for assisting with budget preparation and monitoring, and accounts receivable functions.  Examine, analyze and interpret accounting records for the purpose of giving advice or preparing statements.  Install  or  advise  on  systems  of  recording  costs  or other  financial  and  budgetary  data.The Fiscal Services team supports the Law Offices of the Public Defender's constitutional responsibility through our dedication to the following core values: professionalism, customer service, collaborative communication, integrity, accountability and operational excellence. The role of the Financial Specialist 3 includes:

• Knowledge of a range of budgetary and financial data related to state government.
• Knowledge is typically gained by some specialized training and/or experience at lower level Financial Specialist 1 and 2 positions, or similar positions, and 24-36 months of experience. 
• The nature of work performed may involve some routine analysis and end results produced have a moderate impact on the outcomes of the function in which the work is performed. 
• Work at this level may involve providing work direction and guidance to employees at lower levels. 
• The work requires knowledge of the procedures and processes applicable to the performance of the work. 
• The challenges faced in the position are patterned in nature and the incumbent is readily able to recognize the challenge, recall a solution and apply.
• Act as backup for processing invoices and reimbursements.
• Perform a variety of routine accounting and auditing functions.
• Understand and comply with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, agency policies and procedures, and generally accepted accounting and auditing standards.
• Preparing and reviewing documents and reports for accuracy and compliance with laws, regulations and standards; analyze, appraise, and make recommendations concerning operational/financial policies and procedures of department/agency programs and other entities that interface with the department/agency; and assist with budget preparation and calculating expenditures.
• Prepares, analyzes, and maintains budget and corresponding financial records.
• Conduct business outside of office using state vehicle.
• Creates accounting entries in SHARE for daily deposits.
• Performs related and other duties as assigned.
  
   

 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Note: An Employee with this classification may be required to perform at an DD level or duties of a lower classification without additional compensation. Employee will be required to show competence in all levels AA through DD.

 High School Diploma or Equivalent and two (2) years directly related work experience in accounting, auditing, finance and/or budgeting. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required education and experience.


Collective Bargaining: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.



Default FLSA: Non-exempt



The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.



This job advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.



Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.

Salary : $42,453 - $63,690