Fiscal Advisor III - Environmental Finance

JobAps; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Alternative work schedule

Accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

State of Delaware is seeking a fiscally astute professional for the Environmental Finance Office in Dover to manage financial records, conduct analyses, and support SRF/DWSRF programs. The role provides backup for accounting systems and reports, with emphasis on internal controls and audit readiness.

The position emphasizes compiling and reconciling data to the general ledger, preparing financial statements, and guiding fiscal matters while delivering high-quality service to internal and

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience compiling, analyzing and reporting financial data.
• Two years' experience ensuring compliance of financial transactions with budgets, applicable agreements, grants or contracts, and state or federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Six months' experience analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions.
• Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes financial transactions and records to determine accuracy and monitors adherence to agency budget, applicable agreements, grants, or contracts, as well as state or federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Analyzes, reconciles, and consolidates data to the general ledger from journals, records, and documents; takes trial balances and makes corrections, updates, and adjustments to bring funds into balance and maintains an audit trail.
• Reviews financial transactions, classification and codes to ensure accuracy and recommends changes.
• Maintains internal controls and applies accounting principles, practices, and standards.
• Provides advice and technical guidance on matters in assigned fiscal function(s).
• Compiles, analyzes and prepares a variety of statements and reports of financial health utilized in financial, budget, and personnel planning.
• Researches and provides data, reports and other documentation to state, federal and independent auditors and for other requests for financial information.
• Uses commercial and proprietary automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on financial data.
• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• May be responsible for purchasing, disbursement, and inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Budget compliance

Auditing & reporting

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Introduction

The DNREC Environmental Finance Office is committed to using Federal Capitalization Grants to provide financial assistance for eligible projects that support EPA's goals and mission for water infrastructure investments and further the goals of the Department. This position will support the SRF programs through the monitoring and maintenance of financial records and by providing backup support for financial system and accounting functions.

Summary Statement

Environmental Finance (EF) houses the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program, manages the financial component of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), and provides administrative support to the Water Infrastructure Advisory Council (WIAC) and the Clean Water Trust (CWT). This position will be located within the Environmental Finance section of DNREC and will support the management of these programs and funds, which provide necessary water infrastructure investments to strengthen the nation’s drinking water and wastewater systems. This position will be responsible for providing fiscal and administrative support.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and analyzes financial transactions and records to determine accuracy and monitors adherence to agency budget, applicable agreements, grants, or contracts, as well as state or federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Analyzes, reconciles, and consolidates data to the general ledger from journals, records, and documents; takes trial balances and makes corrections, updates, and adjustments to bring funds into balance and maintains an audit trail.
• Reviews financial transactions, classification and codes to ensure accuracy and recommends changes.
• Maintains internal controls and applies accounting principles, practices, and standards.
• Provides advice and technical guidance on matters in assigned fiscal function(s).
• Compiles, analyzes and prepares a variety of statements and reports of financial health utilized in financial, budget, and personnel planning.
• Researches and provides data, reports and other documentation to state, federal and independent auditors and for other requests for financial information.
• Uses commercial and proprietary automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on financial data.
• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• May be responsible for purchasing, disbursement, and inventory of equipment and supplies.

Job Requirements

• Two years’ experience incompiling, analyzing and reporting on financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
• Two years' experience in ensuring compliance of financial transactions with budgets, applicable agreements, grants or contacts, and state or federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Six months' experience in analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions.
• Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware's Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

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Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.