Fiscal Advisor V

Recruitment #031026-MABR05-370100

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Summary Statement

This level supervises fiscal operations at the division or department level.  In addition to work performed by a Fiscal Advisor IV, employees supervise one or more fiscal function(s), research and resolve escalated issues and authorize financial documents on behalf of assigned fiscal operations.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental and core functions common to all positions in the class series. This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Reviews and analyzes financial transactions and records to determine accuracy and monitors adherence to agency budget, applicable agreements, grants, or contracts, as well as state or federal laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Analyzes, reconciles, and consolidates data to the general ledger from journals, records, and documents; takes trial balances and makes corrections, updates, and adjustments to bring funds into balance and maintains an audit trail.
  • Reviews financial transactions, classification and codes to ensure accuracy and recommends changes.
  • Maintains internal controls and applies accounting principles, practices, and standards.
  • Provides advice and technical guidance on matters in assigned fiscal function(s).
  • Compiles, analyzes and prepares a variety of statements and reports of financial health utilized in financial, budget, and personnel planning. 
  • Researches and provides data, reports and other documentation to state, federal and independent auditors and for other requests for financial information. 
  • Uses commercial and proprietary automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on financial data.
  • Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.    
  • Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races. 
  • May be responsible for purchasing, disbursement, and inventory of equipment and supplies.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Fiscal Advisor V
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
  1. Four years’ experience in compiling, analyzing and reporting on financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
  2. Two years’ experience in analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions.
  3. Coursework, training and/or work experience in budget management and control such as managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
  4. Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others. 

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview. 

Please note that telework/awa schedule will only be available after successful completing the six month probationary period.

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. 
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.


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