Fiscal Assistant-Budgets, Invoices Timecards; BIT; Veteran Directed Care

The Budget, Invoicing, and Timesheets (BIT) Fiscal Assistant provides administrative and financial support to the Veteran Directed Care (VDC) Program. This position assists with payroll processing, processing and entering invoices and timesheets, processing payroll tax payments, entering and maintaining budgets, entering and maintaining data in computer systems, preparing business reports, maintaining organized files and documentation, and participating in meetings as required.

This key position reports to the Veteran Directed Care, BIT Manager. Pay Rate: $20.50/hr Essential functions
1. Budget Tasks (45%):

Enter Budgets for new enrollees in Cumulus in a timely manner.

Enter renewal budgets for established veterans and update budget increases and decreases in Cumulus as needed.

Update Budget Line-Item caps and oversight fees in Cumulus as required.

Review spending plans and adjust budgets in Cumulus Accordingly.

Scan and upload VA authorizations and spending plans into Cumulus and file documentation in appropriate records.

Update suspension records in Cumulus to reflect hospitalizations, rehabilitation stays, and approved employee start dates.

Communicate with VAMC staff to identify and resolve issues related to renewal authorizations in a timely manner to support uninterrupted services and accurate budget management.
2. Invoicing Tasks (30%):

Ensure all veteran invoices are entered and processed in Cumulus.

Review and resolve any issues related to pending or partially approved invoices.

Set up and maintain vendor records in Cumulus, including uploading W-9s for all vendors.

Scan and upload all invoices into Cumulus in accordance with documentation requirements.

Process vouchers and purchase orders for submission to Bay Aging’s Finance Department to ensure timely payment.

Process vouchers and purchase orders for invoices related to office supplies and departmental purchases for the VDC program.
3. Payroll Tasks (15%):

Review the ‘No Timesheets Report’ in Cumulus and follow up as needed.

Review timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing.

Enter and process paper timesheets and process electronic timesheets in Cumulus.

Review and resolve issues related to pending and partially approved timesheets in Cumulus.

Export timesheets from Cumulus and provide to CYMA.Review the Budget Caps report to ensure veteran spending aligns with budget guidelines and collaborate with the Options Counselors to resolve over budget line items.

Process payroll and generate required reports following each payroll run.

Work effectively under pressure to meet strict payroll deadlines.

Ensure all employee garnishments are processed and paid by required due dates.
5. Miscellaneous (10%):

Gathers information and prepares reports as requested; performs other duties as assigned in support of the VDC program.

Assists with additional departments and services as assigned or as operational needs require.

Cross-trains with other staff to gain working knowledge of VDC Enrollment, Customer Service, and Billing functions.

Assists with customer service inquiries from clients and staff as needed, providing accurate and professional support related to the VDC program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Relies on extensive on-the-job training and experience to successfully perform assigned duties.

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationships with clients, co-workers, leadership, and external partners.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and standard office equipment.

Basic computer, calculator, and bookkeeping skills required.

General accounting principles and proficiency in the use of Cumulus and CYMA.Working knowledge of…