Financial Technician (CD) DPW

Hanover County Government; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover County Public Works is seeking a Financial Technician to join the administrative team. This clerical position handles routine financial operations for the County and related offices, including payroll, accounts payable, procurement, and grant processing.

The role requires strong accuracy, data entry across multiple systems, and the ability to manage deadlines. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with accounting or purchasing experience preferred, and opportunities within the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with accounting/payroll/purchasing experience preferred
• Experience with payroll, accounts payable, grants processing, or purchasing is preferred
• Requires strong numerical ability and familiarity with financial systems

Responsibilities

• Review and post payroll and accounts payable entries.
• Ensure accurate calculation of financial inputs and adjustments.
• Verify accuracy of financial documents.
• Prepare payroll, accounts payable, general ledger and grant balancing reconciliations.
• Prepare wire transfers and transmit compensation, purchase order, and deduction information to vendors.
• Maintain financial, grant and statistical reports and related documents for financial operations.
• Assist with preparation of the Department’s budget.
• Monitor procurement contracts and provide general office support.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Time management

Mathematical skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hanover County Public Works is seeking a highly reliable and organized Financial Technician to join our administrative team! This position works closely with professionals within the department to process transportation financials, request reimbursements through federal and state programs, renew erosion and sediment inspection fees and oversee the septic tank program. The ideal candidate will excel in the Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on Excel) and work in multiple computer applications used for financials and project tracking processes, and workflow management. If you are looking for a position on a highly energetic, diverse, and productive team, we encourage you to apply!

General Description

This is a clerical position that performs (1) routine tasks and high-level technical work related to the timely and accurate processing of financial operations for the County, Constitutional Offices, Regional Jail, Regional Library and Department of Social Services, and (2) support services in the Accounting, Purchasing and Budget functions. Incumbents’ duties may include payroll processing, accounts payable, purchasing, grant processing, and support services assignments that may vary based on the needs of the Department.

Organization

The Financial Technician position is part of Hanover County’s Career Development Program (CD). The Financial Technician Ladder has four (4) levels: Financial Technician I, II, III, and Senior. The Financial Technician may report to a Financial Supervisor or an Accountant, and supervises no staff.

Essential Functions

• Reviews/verifies input sources and posts payroll/accounts payable and/or procurement related entries.
• Assures accurate calculation of financial input and adjustments such as employee garnishments.
• Checks data to verify accuracy of financial documents.
• Prepares payroll, accounts payable, general ledger and grant balancing reconciliations.
• Prepares wire transfers for accurate transmission.
• Prepares and transmits compensation, purchase order, and/or deduction information to vendors as needed.
• Prepares and maintains financial, grant and statistical reports and related documents for financial operations.
• Maintains reconciliation, reporting and payment of VRS retirement, life insurance and optional life insurance premiums.
• Files quarterly and annual federal and state reporting for tax returns, W-2 and W-9 forms and 1099’s.
• Files quarterly state unemployment insurance wage reports.
• Assists with the preparation of checks (void and manual) and other financial and procurement documents.
• Oversees record retention compliance and storage.
• Provides support services in the areas of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and revenue accounting, financial analysis and projections, budget, accounting, financial reporting, grants and purchasing.
• Assists with the preparation of the Department’s budget.
• Monitors procurement contracts.
• Provides general office support and customer service.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Hazards
  • None known
• Environment
  • Office
• Physical Effort
  • Minimal
• FLSA
  • Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Requires good communication skills, both oral and written. Must be able to work independently and be able to prioritize workload in order to meet sensitive deadlines. Good math skills, required. Computer literacy, preferred.

Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required with training in accounting, payroll, accounts payable, grants processing or purchasing experience preferred – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional education and experience.

Special Conditions

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Work beyond normal work schedule, including callback
• Mandatory Participant in the Citizen Emergency Response On-call Plan (DSS ONLY)