SDA / TLT Fiscal Specialist III

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional to support Budget and Accounting business unit. This position will perform cashier and accounts payable functions. We are seeking candidates with excellent customer service, math and organizational skills.

Job Duties

• Serve as the unit cashier, collecting customer payments, processing transactions, and providing quality customer service, covering the front desk cashier window.
• Balance and reconcile the daily cash drawer, prepare daily receipts and deposits, and ensure accurate cash handling in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Open, review and process incoming mail and documents, identifying and prioritizing time-sensitive material while maintaining confidentiality.
• Process accounts payable, procurements, travel expenses, invoice assignments, and other financial documents.
• Maintain and file financial documentation and reports.
• Interpret established policies, procedures, codes, regulations and other relevant sources to internal and external customers over the telephone, in writing and in-person.
• Compile, research and prepare financial and administrative information from varied sources to support budget, grant, contract and other reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High degree of mathematical skills to calculate cash count and return without technical assistance.
• Experience in performing cash handling, financial transactions, accounts payable, or related administrative support functions.
• Experience maintaining accurate financial, employee, and administrative records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments, adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint, and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel for financial tracking, reporting, and data entry.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and identify opportunities to improve processes and work efficiently.

Qualifications

• Desirable Qualifications: Prior experience in cash handling and receipting without register, prior experience with accounts payable and procurements, experience working with law enforcement or other government organizations.