Fiscal Advisor V

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This is a highly visible position that requires a strong leader with the ability to prioritize, plan & direct. The person in this position is responsible for knowing, understanding & interpreting federal, state, department & division rules related to the review & approval of financial documents. The primary responsibilities are: overseeing the Accounts Payable & PCard functions performed in the Office of Financial Services, supervising staff who perform these functions, training fiscal & program staff, creating, implementing & enforcing internal policies/procedures, reviewing & approving FSF transactions at the Business Manager Level, streamlining processes as needed, assisting with the Division's GAAP reporting & creating monthly & quarterly reporting & reconciliations.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Knowledge of using the First State Financial System (FSF) to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

• Reviews and analyzes financial transactions and records to determine accuracy and monitors adherence to agency budget, applicable agreements, grants, or contracts, as well as state or federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Analyzes, reconciles, and consolidates data to the general ledger from journals, records, and documents; takes trial balances and makes corrections, updates, and adjustments to bring funds into balance and maintains an audit trail.
• Reviews financial transactions, classification and codes to ensure accuracy and recommends changes.
• Maintains internal controls and applies accounting principles, practices, and standards.
• Provides advice and technical guidance on matters in assigned fiscal function(s).
• Compiles, analyzes and prepares a variety of statements and reports of financial health utilized in financial, budget, and personnel planning.
• Researches and provides data, reports and other documentation to state, federal and independent auditors and for other requests for financial information.
• Uses commercial and proprietary automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on financial data.
• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• May be responsible for purchasing, disbursement, and inventory of equipment and supplies.

• Four years’ experience in compiling, analyzing and reporting on financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
• Two years’ experience in analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions.
• Coursework, training and/or work experience in budget management and control such as managing a budget for the purpose of…