Fiscal Assistant Supervisor (Petersburg)

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE STILL UNDER CONSIDERATION AND NEED NOT REAPPLY     Title Description- Fiscal Assistant Supervisor is the supervisory level in the occupational group for Fiscal Assistants. Employees are responsible for coordinating and supervising the operations of the accounting unit within the Local Departments of Social Services. May supervise either a specialized accounting unit such as Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), a unit with several accounting functions, or a combination of office, fiscal and administrative support staff.  
  General Work Tasks:  

• Oversees the preparation of accounting records and reports;   
• Prepares some reports and reviews and approves reports;  supervises and trains office, fiscal and administrative support employees;   
• Plans, coordinates, assigns and reviews work of employees;  
• Counsels and evaluates employee's performance and recommends personnel action;   
• Reviews, monitors and analyzes accounting records, current and prior;   
• Oversees or performs posting and verification of the accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers for the department;   
• Generates reports for informational purposes;  
• Maintains and monitors status of grants and ensures accuracy of payments within the guidelines of State/Federal reimbursement procedures;   
• Participates in audits, responds to audit findings, and takes appropriate corrective action if required;   
• May oversee EBT program and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations;   
• Analyzes and interprets regulations; and  
• Conducts briefings and provides recommendations to management.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   Knowledge:   Working knowledge of: 

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Governmental Accounting Standards. 
• Governmental accounting and financial reporting. 
• Personal computer operations, systems and procedures. 
• Public assistance programs with emphasis on food stamps.
• Supervisory principles, practices, and techniques.

  Skills:   Skill in operating personal computer, associated business and agency software including spreadsheets, calculator, and other office machines.
  Abilities:    Demonstrated ability to: 

• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review work of employees. 
• Prepare financial reports including those required for Federal and State grants. 
• Perform research, analysis and interpretation of financial information and make recommendations. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Train other employees.

  Education and Experience:   High school diploma supplemented with post-secondary coursework in office or business administration, accounting, computer science or related field, and related administrative or supervisory experience personal computer and associated business and agency software to include spreadsheets OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  Preferred Qualifications: ⁠ 

• Previous DSS experience with an emphasis in accounting.
• Possession of a valid and appropriate driver's license.
• Experience with LASER financial software
• Experience with tax reporting to include FUTA, SUTA and 1099 reports.
• Highly skilled in operating a computer to enter and retrieve or modify data.

Special Requirements:   Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen.  The investigation may include:

• Fingerprint checks (State Police and FBI)
• Local agency checks
• Employment verification and references
• Verification of education (relevant to employment)
• Credit checks (relevant to employment)
• Other checks requested by the hiring authority.

This position is covered under Code of Virginia 563.2-1601.1 or 563.2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registr