Fiscal Specialist

Job Title

Starting Salary: $44,886.40/yr or $46,238.40/yr. with 3+ years of experience

Minimum Requirements & Essential Functions

Perform fiscal duties for assigned functions that include reviewing, processing, and maintenance of basic accounting or fiscal records.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card.
• Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated.
• No illegal drug usage within the past year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• High school diploma or General education degree (GED) AND three (3) years related experience and/or training OR the equivalent combination of education and experience. Related experience to include: finance, accounting, record keeping, human resources.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and processes time records for bi-weekly payroll.
• Processes pay adjustments to include: promotions, demotions, acting pays, incentive pays and education incentives.
• Receives and processes all garnishment orders, military orders, final payouts and retirement forms.
• Updates payroll system with changes and limits regarding benefit and retirement deductions.
• Assists employees with various payroll needs such as tax forms, deductions and direct deposits.
• Prepares reports for Florida Retirement System, deferred compensation, insurance vendors' reports and others as needed.
• Must have knowledge of financial procedures and the ability to calculate figures, percentages, discounts and interest.
• Must have problem solving abilities and be detail oriented. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Must have the ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to vendors and agency employees and managers.
• Ability to express, apply, and demonstrate thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal legislative, regulatory, and judicial requirements; and Sheriff's Office organizational, operational, and administrative policy and procedures.
• Must have the ability to learn and utilize specialized applications and informational systems.
• Must have basic computer skills to include word processing database and spreadsheet applications.

Processing & Training

• Some positions, depending on the responsibilities, may require the candidate to successfully pass a physical or other selection processes when needed.
• Please upload a copy of your resume that is no longer than two (2) pages in length to your application

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; talk; and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in a standard office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Orange County Sheriff's Office may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits

All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package.

• Sheriff contributes majority of cost for medical coverage
• Life insurance and long term disability insurance is provided by Sheriff; employees may elect to purchase additional coverage
• Retirement benefits are provided by the Florida Retirement System
• Uniforms, weapons, and other equipment furnished
• Education incentive and reimbursement programs
• 12 vacation days per year/accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
• Sick time accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Gym facilities in many agency buildings