Fiscal Advisor

• Processes and/or updates all bi-weekly payroll entries, reviews and confirms accuracy of paychecks, provides customer service to employees with payroll-related questions.
• Works with Human Resources on new hire information and stipend eligibility.
• 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 adjustments to bring funds into balance and maintains an audit trail.
• Reviews financial transactions, classification, and codes to ensure accuracy and recommends changes.
• 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.
• May be responsible for purchasing, disbursement, and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Communicates effectively with a variety of agency staff such as fiscal or program staff, as well as employees, clients, vendors, or others to gather, coordinate, and provide information.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting principles.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used to research and analyze accounting data to reconcile accounts.
• Skill in using computer software and automated information systems to research, review, evaluate, and report on data.
• Skill in math computation.
• Ability to review the accuracy of funds, resolve discrepancies, and make appropriate adjustments.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to compile, analyze, and prepare accurate and concise financial reports.
• Ability to set up and maintain financial spreadsheets and ledgers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• One year of experience in processing accounting, auditing of payroll transactions following applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures. OR
• Six months’ experience in auditing, examining, preparing, analyzing , and reconciling financial accounts and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. OR
• Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting or related field.

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

• Experience in FSF (First State Financials)
• Experience in PHRST (Payroll, Human Resources Statewide Technology)

Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State…