Fiscal Associate II

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This position will process and review payments for vendors by utilizing appropriate coding as well as process purchase request for accuracy and submission. Position will monitor fiscal logs, databases and spreadsheets by entering and updating daily. The incumbent will be needed to assist with other office duties and coverage. This position is with the Office of the Secretary – Administration supporting the Division for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities and reports to the Fiscal Advisor II.

• Reviews forms and source documents such as bills, receipts, invoices, claims, or service contracts to complete purchase orders; confirms accuracy, completeness, required documentation and approvals in compliance with applicable procedures, practices and standards.
• Verifies or determines correct classification and coding of transactions.
• Uses commercial and proprietary automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve and report on data.
• Uses standard formulas to perform and verify calculations; monitors balances and identifies and reports discrepancies.
• Creates and maintains financial records, documents and files.
• Prepares reports and summaries on the status of accounts or other financial data.
• Participates in recommending changes to internal procedures, forms, or process enhancements.
• Gathers and compiles data for higher-level staff.
• Performs general office work and functions as assigned such as preparing correspondence and distributing documents.
• May perform payroll entries and process payroll in automated information systems.
• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Fiscal Associate II

• Six months' experience in processing accounting, auditing or payroll transactions following applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Six months' experience in determining compliance of financial transactions with required documentation, computations, codes, signatures, rules or regulations.
• Six months’ experience in preparing financial reports such as combining and presenting financial data from multiple sources in an organized format.
• OR
• Possession of an Associate's degree or higher in Accounting or related field.

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.

Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the…