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Financial Specialist II

Fairfax County Government
$67,425.90 - $112,377.41 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, child care, retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Fairfax
Apr 05, 2025

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This position analyzes, and processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement cards, and travel and training-related activities to support the department. This position serves as the primary coordinator and provides fiscal oversight for FRD's extensive travel and training program, including general fund and grant-funded activities. With significant experience utilizing the county's financial system, known as the Fairfax County Unified System (FOCUS), the Financial Specialist II is responsible for accounting functions such as reviewing, auditing, and reconciling all travel and training financial activities and other agency funds as assigned. Monitors budget balance to ensure expenditure does not exceed and perform calculations in response to requests for information. Works under the general supervision of Financial Specialist III.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
  • Prepares and/or analyzes financial data and makes recommendations;
  • Plans, organizes and participates in the reconciliation of funds;
  • Prepares long range revenue and expenditure estimates necessary to forecast economic feasibility of various projects;
  • Reviews and verifies postings to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts;
  • Applies budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies, accounting principles (GAAP and GASB), and local and state policies and procedures;
  • Prepares or assist development of the agency budget and monitors budget status.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
  • 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.

Employment Standards

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Advanced knowledge in Excel and FOCUS (or a Financial SAP).
  • Understanding of general accounting processes and terms.
  • Experience with travel, training, procurement cards, and Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) processes.
  • Familiarity with financial or Fairfax County's policies and procedures and proven ability to communicate them effectively to staff at all levels.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Adept at working with spreadsheets and databases.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, and attend to multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be detail-oriented, have good communication skills, and have the ability to develop and maintain productive and effective staff relationships.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check and sanctions screening to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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