Fiscal Technician II - Police Headquarters

Job Title

The purpose of this classification is to perform data entry and clerical work functions and to maintain financial records for an assigned department. This position will monitor departmental budgets and develop periodic financial reports to ensure accurate tracking of expenditures and compliance with established guidelines and assist with contract administration by maintaining contract records, tracking key dates, and ensuring compliance with established guidelines.

Essential Functions

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; assists co-workers with complex situations or problems, and provides technical expertise; and assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of financial databases. Performs customer service functions; answers telephone calls, greets visitors, and assists individuals; provides information/assistance regarding department services, activities, procedures, documentation, fees, or other issues; distributes, processes, and/or assists customers with completion of various forms/documentation; and responds to routine questions/complaints and initiates problem resolution. Enters financial information into a computer in order to process transactions and update records: performs routine posting and accounts maintenance functions; responds to requests for account information. Receives and processes purchase requisitions: reviews purchase requisitions, purchase orders, field purchase orders, and service payment authorizations submitted for accuracy and compliance with policy; tracks purchase requisitions, purchase orders and invoices on computer; assures that vendors receive payment in a timely manner and investigates any outstanding purchase orders, invoices or inquiries from vendors, employees or others; and ensures that orders for supplies and equipment are filled appropriately. Processes documentation pertaining to accounts payable; reviews invoices, expense reports, travel requests, or other documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization; matches invoices with receiving tickets, purchase orders, and statements; assigns proper budgetary codes to each expenditure; enters invoice data into computer system; prepares and balances check registers and summary reports; researches vendor information as needed; and researches discrepancies on orders/invoices and works with vendor/department for problem resolution. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED required supplemented by vocational or technical training in accounting or a related field; supplemented by two years of experience in bookkeeping, maintaining financial records or related field.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.