Fiscal Advisor V - New Castle, United States - State of Delaware

State of Delaware

Verified Company

New Castle, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction:

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.

We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today.

DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

Summary Statement:

This position is responsible for all accounting functions, fiscal record keeping, and supervision for the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance.

Duties include supervision of fiscal staff, workflow monitoring and delegation, review, and approval of accounts payable and accounts receivable documents, purchase card (PCard) reconciliations, yearly GAAP Package and division purchase requests.

In addition, this position answers internal and external requests for financial data and inquiries, approved leave and timesheets and trains staff.

Preferred Qualification:

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

Knowledge of using the First State Financial System (FSF) to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions are fundamental and core functions common to all positions in the class series. This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

Reviews and analyzes financial transactions and records to determine accuracy and monitors adherence to agency budget, applicable agreements, grants, or contracts, as well as state or federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Analyzes, reconciles, and consolidates data to the general ledger from journals, records, and documents; takes trial balances and makes corrections, updates, and adjustments to bring funds into balance and maintains an audit trail.
Reviews financial transactions, classification and codes to ensure accuracy and recommends changes.
Maintains internal controls and applies accounting principles, practices, and standards.
Provides advice and technical guidance on matters in assigned fiscal function(s).
Compiles, analyzes and prepares a variety of statements and reports of financial health utilized in financial, budget, and personnel planning.
Researches and provides data, reports and other documentation to state, federal and independent auditors and for other requests for financial information.
Uses commercial and proprietary automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on financial data.
Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
May be responsible for purchasing, disbursement, and inventory of equipment and supplies.

Job Requirements:

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Fiscal Advisor V
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Four years' experience in compiling, analyzing and reporting on financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
Two years' experience in analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions.
Coursework, training and/or work experience in budget management and control such as managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

Conditions of Hire:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits:

Selection Process:

Accommodations:

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, natio