Financial Specialist II

International Downtown Association; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Government is seeking a qualified candidate for an Employment Standards position. The role requires a four-year degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field, plus two years of professional experience in finance, budgeting, or contract management.

A master’s degree or CPA may substitute for one year of experience. Preferred candidates have 3–5 years in accounting/finance, experience with governmental or housing settings, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field.

Skills

Finance

Budgeting

Contract management

Accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field

Two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Announcement

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Employment Standards

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master’s degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three to five years of progressive experience in the field of accounting or finance, preferred in a governmental, housing authority, or property management setting.

• Ability to prepare financial statements to include Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flow and related notes to the financial statements, in either GASB or FASB format.

• Ability to interpret and monitor federal and state funding requirements and compile related reporting.

• Proven ability to develop and present complex financial reports and analysis, including detailed projections and financial scenarios relative to program analysis, operating and capital budget forecasting and preparation, and annual budget monitoring.

• Highly proficient at financial systems, producing customized reports, and data manipulation to create management reports; experience working with SAP or a similar automated accounting/financial ERP system.

• Demonstrates initiative and knowledge to research, understand, and resolve complex financial issues.

• Ability to plan and implement activities in order to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources.

• Ability to form collaborative partnerships across intra-departmental divisions and with external stakeholders to work towards a common goal and maintain effective working relationships.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with an ability to prepare and present reports for leadership decision-making.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Team leadership skills and experience in working with the public is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read information on a computer monitor; effectively communicate; operate keyboard-driven equipment and computer.

• Work is generally sedentary in nature; however, incumbent is required to frequently move about to perform office work such as accessing files, attending meetings, making presentations, operating general office equipment, and performing other essential job duties; may be required to move items up to approximately 15 pounds in weight.

• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY?703-222-7314. [e-mail]. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Requisition 26-01181