Financial Specialist II

This position analyzes and processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement cards, and travel and training-related activities in support of the department. Serves as the primary coordinator and provides financial oversight for FRD’s travel and training program while also supporting departmental accounting, budget, and financial management functions funded through both general and grant funds. Utilizing the county’s financial system, Fairfax County Unified System (FOCUS), the role reviews, audits, reconciles, and processes financial transactions.

Additional responsibilities include monitoring budgets and expenditures, preparing reports and analyses, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with Fairfax County financial policies and procedures. The position also develops and maintains tracking tools and reports using Excel and other business applications and provides policy, procedural guidance, and customer support to department personnel.

• Prepares and/or analyzes financial data and makes recommendations;
• Plans, organizes and participates in the reconciliation of funds;
• Prepares long range revenue and expenditure estimates necessary to forecast economic feasibility of various projects;
• Reviews and verifies postings to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts;
• Applies budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies, accounting principles (GAAP and GASB), and local and state policies and procedures;
• Prepares or assist development of the agency budget and monitors budget status.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles;
• Ability to prepare, interpret, and analyze financial reports and statements;
• Ability to develop and apply budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies.

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy, or related field; plus, two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.

The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check and sanctions to the satisfaction of the employer.

• Advanced knowledge in Excel and FOCUS (a Financial SAP).
• Understanding of general accounting processes and terms.
• Experience with travel, training, procurement cards, and Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) processes.
• Familiarity with financial or Fairfax County’s policy and procedures and proven ability to communicate them effectively to staff at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Adept at working with spreadsheets and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, and attend to multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be detailed oriented, have good communication skills, and have ability to develop and maintain productive and effective staff relationships.

Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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