Temporary Fiscal Manager

About the role

Performs the administrative and accounting functions related to the services and programs offered by the Department. Good communication and organization skills, ability to interact with the public, and ability to prioritize are required. Must be capable of working independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create the Departmental budget for approval by Director, Board of Judges, and Commissioners’ Court within time frames required by County Auditor’s Office
• Monitor and modify internal control procedures of Department
• Secure funding by researching, writing, and submitting all government and private grant applications
• Monitor and report on financial and operational metrics to satisfy all government grant regulations
• Responsible for internal program auditing
• Oversee editing and utilization of all financial forms
• Create invoices for departmental customers and input receipt of payment
• Maintain records of amounts due to vendors and request payments to vendors prior to due dates
• Research requests by vendors regarding amounts owed and specific invoices
• Research requests from customers regarding account balances and specific invoices
• Track all income and expenditures of the department and compare these to budgeted amounts as well as amounts being reported by County Auditor’s office
• Plan the budget for each activity and create an end-of-activity report
• Manage and track mediator payments and accounts payable functions
• Report on funding sources
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college (Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred)
• At least one year of related experience (preferred)
• Prefer two years of administrative experience
• Prefer experience working with governmental agencies
• Ability to complete Basic Mediation Training as available within Department
• Texas motor vehicle operator’s license and automobile insurance or available alternate means of transportation in the relevant service area is required
• Must not have been convicted of a Crime of Moral Turpitude

Skills

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting software
• Effective leadership techniques
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding grammar and vocabulary
• Experience in public speaking
• Capable of researching programs and projects in a variety of ways, utilizing multiple sources and resources
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and procedures
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Proficient in a variety of computer software programs
• Knowledge of issues and purposes of ADR
• Knowledge of Code of Ethics for Neutrals and Code of Conduct for Court Personnel
• Organizational and multi‑tasking skills
• Energetic, independent and self‑motivated team player
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other offices and employers, and the public
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction
• Ability to train effectively