Senior Fiscal Administrative Officer

This position will supervise the OMB Financial Operations section in processing daily financial documents including but not limited to, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Grant Management. This position will focus on Government Support Services divisions and the statewide billing. Extensive knowledge and ability to understand and enforce State and Federal policies, procedures, and regulations are critical. Must work collaboratively with OMB leadership and be highly organized.

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

• Analyzes, reconciles and consolidates vouchers, records, journals, ledgers and statements.
   
• Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary recommendations.
  
• Reviews financial transactions and codes for conformance to standard procedures and accounts.
   
• Compiles, analyzes and prepares a variety of statements and reports for state, special, private or federal funded programs for use in financial, budget and personnel planning. 
   
• Develops cost projections based on past records and anticipated activities and makes fiscally sound recommendations.
   
• Applies standardized accounting principles and practices.
   
• Reviews internal accounting policies and procedures and makes recommendations for revisions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Senior Fiscal Administrative Officer
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Three years experience in accounting using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
2. Three years experience in compiling, analyzing and interpreting financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
3. Three years experience in analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions.
4. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
6. Knowledge of budget management and control which includes 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.

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

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

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 Delaware State Jobs.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.