Fiscal Assistant II

Hiring Range: $39,842 to $41,834 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Title Description: General Description and Conditions of Work: This is an office/clerical position. This position is responsible for assisting in the fiscal control of three localities: Augusta County, and the Cities of Waynesboro and Staunton. This position performs governmental accounting tasks associated with the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions for administrative bills, public assistance programs, and various services available to our clients. Responsibilities include maintaining accounting records concerning receipts, expenses, and balancing of local, state or federal funds. Assists in providing emergency shelter as mandated and required. Considerable knowledge of: the application of established bookkeeping and accounting principles, and accounting transactions. Working knowledge of: office accounting methods and procedures, skill in operating a personal computer, associated accounting software including spreadsheets, a calculator, and other office machines. Demonstrated ability to: organize and effectively process and maintain financial records and files and prepare reports from them; analyze and record information and to balance figures; understand or apply laws, regulations and policies to the maintenance of financial records; verify documents and forms for accuracy and completeness; type accurately at good speed; exercise independent judgment, discretion and initiative in completing assignments and in dealing with other employees and the general public; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification): Minimum of a high school diploma supplemented with bookkeeping coursework, and related fiscal support experience using business and agency software to include spreadsheets OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Special Requirements/Experience: Experience with state and local government fiscal regulations, policies and procedures, preferred but not necessary. Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority. All offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screening. All employees must have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Driving record must meet agency requirements. Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of VA Careers