Business Officer I

County of Davidson; Penn Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Davidson seeks a Business Officer for the Department of Social Services to oversee fiscal operations, budgeting, and procurement activities. The role includes developing and managing complex budgets from multiple funding sources and ensures timely federal and state reimbursements.

Preferred applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration and four years of relevant administrative experience. Strong computer and communication skills are essential for this position, which operates in a dynamic public service environment.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of public and business administration principles and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Agency fiscal policy, procedures, and accounting principles.
• Excellent accounting and bookkeeping abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to develop job descriptions.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing and applying policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a complex budget composed of multiple funding sources.
• Review past budget trends and forecast future needs.
• Reconcile accounts and reimbursements, ensuring accurate coding.
• Audit in-house payments and collections.
• Develop contracts and oversee procurement processes.

Skills

Public and business administration principles

Fiscal policy and accounting principles

Accounting and bookkeeping

Organizational skills

Judgment and discretion

Supervision and planning

Computer proficiency

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Business Officer – Davidson County Department of Social Services – Oversee fiscal operations, budgeting, procurement, personnel, facilities, and information technology for the Agency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a complex budget composed of multiple funding sources.
• Review past budget trends, forecast future needs, and recommend budget amendments to the County Manager’s Office as necessary.
• Complete timely reports to ensure receipt of Federal and State reimbursements and monitor program funding.
• Reconcile accounts and reimbursements, ensuring accurate coding and approve pay vouchers before Finance submission.
• Audit in‑house payments and collections, oversee state reimbursements, and review expenses for Social Services programs.
• Develop contracts, oversee procurement processes, and intervene when vendors fail to meet contractual obligations.
• Work with vendors to secure best pricing for leased equipment and research space utilization.
• Oversee vehicle use, purchasing, and maintenance; prepare state‑mandated ADP plans for county and state approval for reimbursement.
• Coordinate safety, maintenance needs for agency facilities and equipment; track performance‑based budgeting.
• Provide supervision to staff assigned to this position.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of public and business administration principles and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Agency fiscal policy, procedures, and accounting principles.
• Excellent accounting and bookkeeping abilities and modern office procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to develop job descriptions and personnel policies.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees.
• Proficiency with computers, printers, Windows, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and calculator use.
• Adherence to federal, state, county, and department policies, rules, and regulations.

Physical Requirements

Perform basic life operational support functions (stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping) and conduct sedentary work with occasional 20‑pound force. Visual acuity required for data analysis, accounting, and computer work. Workers may be exposed to weather changes and potential infectious bodily fluids during duties.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a four‑year college or university, preferably with a major in business, public, or hospital administration, and four years of administrative experience involving planning and management of a business or governmental program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses and Certifications

A valid NC driver’s license and access to a passenger vehicle are required.

Preferences

Prefer applicants with considerable computer experience, extensive Windows software and Microsoft Excel knowledge, and experience working in NC County DSS with the 1571 process.