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Financial Specialist II

Salary

$67,425.90 - $112,377.41 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ26), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

24-02901

Department

Park Authority

Opening Date

12/14/2024

Closing Date

12/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S24

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position will work as a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Under the general direction of the Accounts Payable and Procurement Manager this position is responsible for the oversight and supervision of staff responsible for accounts payable and purchase-card (p-card) financial activities for the Park Authority.

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: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience) (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:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration.

• Four or more years of progressive experience in the field of accounting, finance or budge environment.

• Knowledge of FOCUS (SAP) and experience downloading and manipulating data

• Ability to work with minimum direct supervision and successfully navigate managing staff

• Proven ability to develop and present complex financial reports and analysis, and strong written and oral communication skills, with an ability to prepare and present reports for leadership decision- making.

• Advanced proficiency using MS Office Suite applications

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary with walking and lifting less than five pounds. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview; 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 ) (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov . EEO/AA/TTY.

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