Financial Specialist II

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the county’s financial system, Fairfax County Unified System (FOCUS), to review, audit, reconcile, and process financial transactions.
• Maintains financial records and ensures compliance with Fairfax County financial policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains tracking tools and reports using Excel and other business applications.
• Provides policy, procedural guidance, and customer support to department personnel.
• Monitors budgets and expenditures, prepares reports and analyses, and assists in the preparation of the agency budget.
• Applies budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies, accounting principles (GAAP and GASB), and local and state policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 detail-oriented, have good communication skills, and have the ability to develop and maintain productive and effective staff relationships.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• Detail-oriented, good communication skills, and ability to develop and maintain productive and effective staff relationships.

Benefits

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Contact Information

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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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