Fiscal Support Technician

Overview

The full performance level class works under general supervision & requires considerable knowledge of accounting systems & procedures in order to prepare, compile & verify statistical, financial, accounting or auditing data, reports & tables related to accounts payable & accounts receivable &/or perform payroll activities.

(These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)

Performs specialized fiscal support activities to record and report fiscal transactions and maintain program compliance. Processes receipts and disbursements for agency funds, including grant and contract reconciliations. Completes pay-ins. Performs a variety of routine payable activities including but not limited to verifying payment authorization, coding disbursements, preparing purchase orders, encumbering funds, initializing vouchers, preparing bills and rosters for payment, and entering data into county and state accounting systems.

Calculates and prepares payments. Determines eligibility for reimbursable activities and financial supports under federal and state programs. Coordinates applicable financial benefit applications for individuals served by the agency. Reviews and processes forms, applications, and documents related to the financial components of foster care, adoption, kinship assistance, IV-E eligibility, and other subsidies. Updates and maintains various tracking logs to support reporting processes and programmatic requirements.

Checks for accuracy and completeness of accounting records. Investigates and reconciles discrepancies. Maintains thorough and accurate documentation in state and county systems. Compiles reports. Performs general clerical tasks related to the Fiscal Division’s work processes, including data entry, customer service, and records retention. Assists in the coordination of records for auditors and monitors. Maintains confidentiality of protected client information.

Assists with inventory and equipment tracking. Assists with supply orders and distribution.

Attends meetings and trainings relevant to programs and services provided. May represent agency at community events.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Division Administrator, and/or Director.

• Completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 months experience or 6 months training in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software; valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Or completion of high school technical program in accounting; 12 months experience or 12 months training in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and/or experience required. Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification.

Notary Public Certification.

Knowledge of accounting; applicable state &/or federal laws, rules, procedures & standards governing fiscal operations; software applications (e.g., VIP, Right Stuff); purchasing; budgeting. Skill in use of calculator, applicable software applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing). Ability to define problems, collect & analyze data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; prepare &/or edit financial reports, records, &/or correspondence; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things;

collaborate with co-workers on group projects &/or respond to general inquiries from employees, public & government officials.

Predictable and regular attendance is required.

Travel may be required.

Stooping, crouching, reaching, repetitive motion and exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

PCN# 90304