Fiscal Specialist

The Fiscal Specialist, under the direct supervision of higher-level personnel, performs a variety of accounting and administrative support tasks, with primary responsibilities in timekeeping, procurement, equipment inventory, and fiscal reporting. This position ensures accurate and timely payroll processing for Public Health employees, including maintaining records of work hours, time distribution, and leave usage (e.g., FMLA, leave without pay), and processing merit increases.

The Fiscal Specialist also manages purchasing activities, and prepares standard and general journal entries in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. In addition, the employee prepares reports related to fiscal operations, including those associated with programs, projects, and grants, and performs related duties as assigned.

• 1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Administration; OR Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major course work in Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Administration; AND One (1) year of work experience in bookkeeping, accounting or a related field involving financial transactions, record keeping, cost accounting, journal entries, and balancing various ledgers.
• 2. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

The Fiscal Specialist generally performs sedentary work activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

This employee generally works in an office setting, although occasional travel to other County locations may be required.

Muskegon County is an equal opportunity employer.

Muskegon County has adopted a Veterans Preference Policy that recognizes qualifying military service.