Fiscal Officer

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the County of Northumberland. The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounting and budgeting, with the ability to analyze financial data and make informed decisions. The Fiscal Officer will be responsible for preparing and managing the agency's budget, as well as conducting audits and providing training to staff members. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage the agency's budget, including forecasting and analyzing financial data
• Conduct audits and reviews of financial operations, including budget and fiscal monitoring
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff members on financial procedures and policies
• Develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures, including indirect cost allocation plans and cost settlements
• Participate in the development of fiscal monitoring of provider contracts and the bidding and procurement of supplies and services
• Prepare and submit financial reports to the county and state, including federal, state, and local financial reports
• Maintain supervisory files and provide disciplinary procedures as needed
• Resolve staff complaints and eliminate program barriers
• Utilize applicable software and databases to complete reports and documentation
• Act as an advocate for older adults, caregivers, and veterans
• Adhere to the agency's policy of confidentiality
• Attend all mandated trainings and staff meetings
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a courteous and professional manner with older adults, caregivers, veterans, co-workers, outside agencies, and the public
• Perform other related duties as required
Requirements:

• Must meet PA residency requirement
• Employment preference may be given to residents of Northumberland County
• Must be able to travel throughout Northumberland County and to State-mandated trainings in areas that may or may not be accessible by public transportation
• Must be willing to travel throughout Northumberland County and as required by the Agency; travel expenses will be reimbursed
• Must be able to perform essential job functions
• Minimum Experience and Training: Two (2) years as a Fiscal Technician and six (6) college credits in accounting; OR One (1) year of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; OR Three (3) years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related associate's degree that includes six (6) college credits in accounting; OR Five (5) years of bookkeeping experience and six (6) college credits in accounting; OR An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes or is supplemented by six (6) college credits in accounting
Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public fiscal administration
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Knowledge of basic capabilities of electronic and automatic data processing as it relates to fiscal operations
• Knowledge of social welfare program planning and operations as it relates to fiscal management
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing Aging services and assistance
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local HIPAA regulations and policies pertaining to the protection of personal health information
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Ability to identify and analyze trends and provide fiscal and budgetary forecasts
• Ability to plan, assign, review, and supervise the work of professional, technical, and/or clerical employees
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting agency policies and procedures
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and devise solutions to fiscal problems
• Ability to comprehend program goals, objectives, and operations, and to relate these to fiscal analysis
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate fiscal policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret and apply agency policies and procedures
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with officials and representatives of State, Federal, and community agencies, older adults, caregivers, veterans, and the public
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to handle stress
• Ability to maintain records and files
• Ability to plan and organize work, prepare adequate records and reports, and set priorities
• Ability to complete basic computer operations using Windows computer systems and Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to understand and accept the needs and rights of others and work with older adults, caregivers, and veterans who are physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or economically challenged
• Ability to be flexible and assist with a variety of agency programs and duties as needed
• Basic understanding of the databases required by the Department of Aging, Department of Human Services, and other county and state-managed databases as needed
• Physical presence in the office as required by the Agency Administrator

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