Fiscal Technician II; Part-Time

Job Purpose

The purpose of this classification is to perform data entry and clerical work in support of accounts receivable functions and to maintain financial records for the assigned department.

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co‑workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; assists co‑workers with complex situations or problems, and provides technical expertise; and assists with training and instructing co‑workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of financial databases.

Performs customer service functions; answers telephone calls, greets visitors, and assists individuals; provides information/assistance regarding department services, activities, procedures, documentation, fees, or other issues; distributes, processes, and/or assists customers with completion of various forms/documentation; and responds to routine questions/complaints and initiates problem resolution.

Enters financial information into a computer in order to process transactions and update records: performs routine posting and accounts maintenance functions; enters debits, credits, transfers, and adjustments; and responds to requests for account information.

Receives moneys in payment of various County/department fees/services in person or by mail; records transactions and issues receipts; posts payments to proper account; balances cash drawer and revenues; prepares bank deposits or forwards revenues as appropriate; records deposits made by other County departments; and prepares various reports/records.

Receives and processes purchase requisitions: reviews purchase requisitions, purchase orders, field purchase orders, and service payment authorizations submitted for accuracy and compliance with policy; tracks purchase requisitions, purchase orders and invoices on computer; assures that vendors receive payment in a timely manner and investigates any outstanding purchase orders, invoices or inquiries from vendors, employees or others; and ensures that orders for supplies and equipment are filled appropriately.

Processes documentation pertaining to accounts payable; reviews invoices, expense reports, travel requests, or other documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization; matches invoices with receiving tickets, purchase orders and statements; assigns proper budgetary codes to each expenditure; enters invoice data into computer system; prepares and balances check registers and summary reports; researches vendor information as needed; and researches discrepancies on orders/invoices and works with vendor/department for problem resolution.

Processes documentation pertaining to accounts receivable; receives payments for various fees/services; records cash receipts, makes file copies, and balances receipts; posts payments and adjustments to customer accounts; researches checks received without identifying information or checks returned for insufficient funds; and prepares related reports and records.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in accounting or a related field; supplemented by one year of experience in bookkeeping, maintaining financial records or related field.

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12–20 pounds).

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.