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DeKalb County Government · 3 days ago

Fiscal Officer, Senior

Decatur, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$73K/yr - $117K/yr

5+ years exp

DeKalb County Government is seeking a Senior Fiscal Officer to manage the finances of an assigned department/division. The role involves supervising staff, managing financial activities, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations.

Government

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to management

Manages financial activities; monitors budget, revenues, expenditures and financial performance for assigned department/division; prepares budget for assigned area and related programs; provides interpretation of financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting principles, etc.; researches budget errors and discrepancies; recommends corrective actions when necessary; and assists with planning for future financial needs and recommends funding alternatives

Manages procurement process for assigned department/division in compliance with County purchasing policies, rules and regulations; and monitors employee use of purchasing card and related transactions; and maintains related documentation

Reviews all financial transactions to insure proper account classification, budget transfer, accuracy, and availability of funds; verifies and approves invoices for payment; and maintains related documentation

Monitors grant contracts and grant funded projects; maintains extensive knowledge of grant contracts, requirements, and grant management processes and regulations; reviews and approves grant fund reimbursements and related payments; and maintains and submits a variety of financial reports and records as required by local, state or federal rules and regulations

Prepares, maintains and submits a variety of financial reports and records as required by local, state or federal rules and regulations; and prepares, analyzes, and reviews a variety of month end, quarterly and yearly financial reports

Analyzes proposed projects from a financial perspective to include funding sources and availability of funds; coordinates and evaluates needed components of the project; develops plans and coordinates with appropriate staff to implement project; monitors project progress, budget, etc.; and maintains related documentation

Responds to financial inquiries from departmental staff; assists external auditors with the review of departmental financial activities; and conducts internal audits when necessary