County Fiscal Officer 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County

THE POSITION

Are you ready to take your fiscal career up a notch? Wayne County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is excited to welcome a dependable and ambitious Fiscal Officer 1 to contribute to our mission. This is a dynamic role in county government where you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills in all areas of fiscal activities. We offer a supportive team atmosphere and a generous benefit package. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and would like to make a positive impact within your community, we want to speak with you!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Fiscal Officer, you will provide professional accounting support for County categorical programs within the Wayne County Human Services Agency (HSA). You will maintain and reconcile housing-related grants, prepare and submit invoices and fiscal reports, calculate required grant match, as well as ensure revenues and expenditures are recorded accurately and in line with accounting standards. You will also have the opportunity to support budgeting, financial reporting, cost allocation, and audit preparation, while ensuring provider expenditures follow contract limits. The position includes supervising one Fiscal Technician and performing related duties as needed. Key responsibilities include:

• Grant and fiscal management
• Accounting and reporting tasks
• Program and compliance support
• Supervision and administrative duties

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• $2,000 sign on bonus!
• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• May have irregular hours, including evenings, weekends or holidays.
• Employee may have overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings or training.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as a Fiscal Technician and six college credits in accounting; or
• Five years of bookkeeping experience and six college credits in accounting; or
• Three years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business related associate's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• One year of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the