Financial Specialist II

Join the Fairfax County Health Department team and use your skills and abilities to "Protect, promote and improve the health and quality of life for all who live, work and play in our community." We invite you to apply to become a member of our thriving workforce, together making a difference in the health of our community!

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of moderately complex budget and fiscal management responsibilities. Analyzes financial data, plans, organizes and participates in reconciliation of funds, prepares long range expenditure estimates necessary to forecast economic feasibility of various projects, reviews and verifies postings to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts, prepares or assists the development of the agency budget, and monitors budget status.

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
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.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Required within 60 days).
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification (Required within 60 days).

• Two or more years of professional-level experience in governmental accounting, accounts payable and procurement.
• Two or more years of experience managing and tracking cost reimbursements, ensuring timely billing and collection.
• One or more years of experience in training and coaching staff in a financial setting.
• Experience executing various Enterprise System financial and procurement transactions.
• Experience working with audit requests which would include compiling, organizing and providing required financial documentation.
• Experience performing monthly expenditure and PCard reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Advanced experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills verbally and in writing.