Fiscal Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Fiscal Officer will perform, direct, monitor and manage a variety of fiscal management and control duties. The individual collects and analyzes data for fiscal reports; and assists in the development and coordination of fiscal and managerial accounting systems. The individual may be responsible for other tasks such as procurement of goods and/or services related to fiscal functions. The individual demonstrates the ability to manage diverse tasks, complex problem solving, and is highly detailed. This position requires the ability to work well with community partners to include auditors and elected officials. *ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB: * [Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Fiscal Officer will assist monitoring allocations, expenditures and cash flow. Coordinates financial reporting controls. Ensures compliance with applicable agency, state and/or federal regulations. Updates supervisor of compliance irregularities. Assists with budget preparation and cash flow forecasts. Recognizes trends to identify potential funding surplus and shortfalls. Prepares, analyzes, and maintains various fiscal/financial spreadsheets and reports. Advises administrative staff on fiscal/budgetary matters. Assists with obtaining grants. Adheres to tracking/reporting grant funding as required by grant guidelines. Prepares and monitors agency contracts, MOUs and subgrant agreements. Serves as Athens County Job & Family Services Random Moment Sample (RMS) coordinator backup and assists other fiscal personnel as needed. Attends conferences and other training related to fiscal matters.]{noto="" sans",="" sans-serif,="" "deja-sans""=""} *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Completion of an Associate degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field or accounting plus 2 years of experience in accounting. Fiscal and/or budgetary management and control or 4 years of training or 4 years of experience in accounting fiscal and/or budgetary management and control; 12 months of which include responsibility for accounts payable and/or receivable and/or budget analysis and projection and/or payroll preparation and processing and/or purchasing. Ability to travel independently. Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace. Bachelor's degree preferred.