Fiscal Advisor V

JobAps; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package information

Job summary

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks a senior financial professional to oversee Accounts Payable and PCard activities, supervise staff, and implement internal policies. The role requires reviewing financial data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting GAAP reporting.

Responsibilities include analyzing transactions, maintaining controls, preparing financial reports, and coordinating with auditors while providing clear communication to internal and

Qualifications

• Reviews and analyzes financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with budget, contracts and applicable laws
• Maintains internal controls and applies accounting principles and standards
• Provides guidance on fiscal matters and prepares financial reports for planning
• Manages data and prepares reports for auditors and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes financial transactions and records to ensure accuracy
• Maintains internal controls and applies accounting principles and standards
• Prepares a variety of financial statements and reports for planning and auditing
• Delivers excellent customer service and communicates effectively with diverse groups

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Staff supervision

GAAP reporting

Tools

FSF system

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

This is a highly visible position that requires a strong leader with the ability to prioritize, plan & direct. The person in this position is responsible for knowing, understanding & interpreting federal, state, department & division rules related to the review & approval of financial documents. The primary responsibilities are: overseeing the Accounts Payable & PCard functions performed in the Office of Financial Services, supervising staff who perform these functions, training fiscal & program staff, creating, implementing & enforcing internal policies/procedures, reviewing & approving FSF transactions at the Business Manager Level, streamlining processes as needed, assisting with the Division's GAAP reporting & creating monthly & quarterly reporting & reconciliations.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Knowledge of using the First State Financial System (FSF) to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

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

• Four years’ experience in compiling, 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 analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions.
• Coursework, training and/or work experience in budget management and control such as managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
• Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your 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.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
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

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

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.