Fiscal Advisor V This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Delaware Family Court seeks an experienced accounting supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise a unit of fiscal staff. The role focuses on GAAP-compliant financial processing, budget monitoring, and reporting for state programs.

The position requires strong analytical skills, leadership abilities, and knowledge of accounting principles to support financial planning and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in accounting using GAAP.
• Three years experience in compiling, analyzing and interpreting financial data.
• Three years experience in analyzing financial problems and advising management.
• Six months experience interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies.
• Knowledge of budget management and control.
• Knowledge of staff supervision or lead worker oversight.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, reconciles and consolidates vouchers, records, journals, ledgers and statements.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure budget compliance.
• Reviews financial transactions and codes for conformance to procedures.
• Prepares statements and reports for funded programs for planning.
• Develops cost projections based on past records and activities.
• Applies standardized accounting principles and practices.
• Reviews internal accounting policies and procedures and recommends revisions.

Skills

GAAP

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Staff supervision

Job description

Introduction

Family Court’s mission is to provide equal access to justice for the families and children under its jurisdiction in a manner that is fair and efficient and that maintains the public’s trust and confidence in an independent and accountable judiciary. We strive each day to build an atmosphere that ensures all members of the public are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect. We strive to have the same environment for our staff and value a diverse workforce. We offer career opportunities that make a difference in people’s lives every day. Come join our team where our goal is to operate Family Court through great staff across the state. Please note: FREE parking is available in New Castle County for Family Court staff.

Summary Statement

This level is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising a unit of subordinate fiscal exempt and non-exempt technical and administrative support staff at the division or department level.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Analyzes, reconciles and consolidates vouchers, records, journals, ledgers and statements.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary recommendations.
• Reviews financial transactions and codes for conformance to standard procedures and accounts.
• Compiles, analyzes and prepares a variety of statements and reports for state, special, private or federal funded programs for use in financial, budget and personnel planning.
• Develops cost projections based on past records and anticipated activities and makes fiscally sound recommendations.
• Applies standardized accounting principles and practices.
• Reviews internal accounting policies and procedures and makes recommendations for revisions

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Three years experience in accounting using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Three years experience in compiling, analyzing and interpreting financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
• Three years experience in analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions.
• Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of budget management and control which includes 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.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the US.

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.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call [phone]. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

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.