Fiscal Advisor II Open to State of Delaware Merit Employees Only

About the Role

This is experienced-level fiscal advisor work involving the analysis of financial transactions and records, and the preparation of financial statements and reports to control and account for funds. Employees at this level independently perform the full range of essential functions under general supervision and may supervise two or more merit full-time paraprofessional or administrative support positions. Supervisory elements include planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching, training, and recommending hire, fire, or discipline decisions.

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible for promotion to the next level.

Responsibilities

• 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 while maintaining 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.

Requirements

• One year of experience in compiling, analyzing, and reporting on financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
• One year of experience in ensuring compliance of financial transactions with budgets, applicable agreements, grants or contracts, and state or federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Six months of experience in researching and analyzing accounting transactions and records to reconcile discrepancies or errors and maintain an audit trail.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in staff supervision, which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

Additional Information

This position is eligible for telework and alternative work schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in the Federal E-Verify system.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Conditions of Hire

• Pre-employment drug testing is required as part of the hiring process.
• A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check.
• Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment baseline two-step tuberculin skin test (TST).
• All new hires are required to attend the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package, please visit the State of Delaware benefits website.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based on education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements. It is essential to provide complete and accurate information, including dates of employment, job titles, and job duties. For education and training, list the name of the educational provider, training course titles, and a summary of course content. All correspondence related to the application will be sent via email.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. For assistance, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.