Fiscal Specialist I- Fire and Rescue Services, Administrative Services
Full Time
Marriottsville, MD 21104
Posted
Job description
Responsible for the preparation and analysis of complex administrative, financial, budgetary for Fire & Rescue. Incumbent assists in a variety of accounting tasks, including the preparation and coordination of financial transactions and accounts payable processing; grant management and reporting; reconciling accounts; and assisting in the preparation of departmental budgets. The work includes daily contact with employees throughout the department, vendors, and other governmental agencies.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$29.14 - $38.16
$60,619 - $79,382
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs professional level financial administrative work under general supervision from an administrative or technical supervisor. Work includes examining financial activities and operational programs of County agencies; planning and supervising the utility billing and collection section within the Department of Finance; performing financial and management studies of a routine nature; and participating in audits to determine the adequacy of internal control and the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Supports the Budget Manager (Operating and Capital) for the Department of Fire and Rescue (DFRS) which includes: the implementation, preparation and analysis of reports and maintenance of the Budget System.
Monitors budget center’s expenditures including: Administration, Logistics, Fire Marshal, Operations (including Emergency Medical Services), Metro, Rural, Office of Emergency Management, Technology and Communications, and Education & Training.
May assist in contract management working to ensure that the terms and conditions contained within the contract are adhered to and contractual obligations are met satisfactorily.
Reconciles accounts in the Special Program Revenue Fund.
Processes training and travel arrangements for departmental personnel.
Prepares journal entries and transfer of funds.
Supports the Fiscal manager by prepares monthly financial analysis summary report for top management.
Serves as Purchase Manager for the Department of Fire & Rescue which includes; providing information for approval all purchases for the Department of Fire & Rescue.
Serves as PDQ Manager; reviews and approves expenses and coding of expenses.
Maintains a good working relationship with employees and supervisor in the assigned departments.
Responsible for coding and depositing payments received by the Department of Fire & Rescue.
Resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree and one (1) year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Evening and weekends may be needed on occasion to accommodate the needs of the Corporate Volunteer Departments.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to write complex reports and correspondence. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or Board of Directors.
Knowledge of methods and techniques employed in gathering and compiling data. Ability to use computerized methods to research information. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to budgetary situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Mathematical Skills – ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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