Fiscal Advisor III

This position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

Recruitment #042624-U65543-20800

Introduction

Family Court’s mission is to provide equal access to justice for the families and children under its jurisdiction in a manner that is fair and efficient and that maintains the public’s trust and confidence in an independent and accountable judiciary.

We strive each day to build an atmosphere that ensures all members of the public are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.  We strive to have the same environment for our staff and value a diverse workforce.   

We offer career opportunities that make a difference in people’s lives every day.  Come join our team where our goal is to operate Family Court through great staff across the state (or statewide).

Please note: FREE parking is available in New Castle County for Family Court staff.  

Summary Statement

This is advanced level fiscal advisor work analyzing financial transactions and records and preparing financial statements and reports to control and account for funds.  In addition to work performed by a Fiscal Advisor II, employees independently perform complex fiscal advisor work with minimal supervision.  Examples of factors contributing to complexity include work that requires a broad, in-depth practical knowledge of accounting principles, practices and standards to review, resolve and approve financial transactions and documents.

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 III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
  1. Two 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 ensuring compliance of financial transactions with budgets, applicable agreements, grants or contacts, and state or federal laws, rules, and regulations.
  3. Six months' experience in analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions.
  4. Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others. 

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

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.

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.

Accommodations

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. 

Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
Contact us via conventional means. For further assistance, you may contact us by phone at (302) 739-5458, or e-mail at jobs@delaware.gov.