Fiscal Assistant II

Virginia Department of Social Services; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Social Services is seeking an office/clerical position responsible for assisting in the fiscal control of Augusta County, Waynesboro, and Staunton. The role involves government accounting tasks related to preparation, maintenance, and processing of records for bills and public assistance programs.

Responsibilities include maintaining records of receipts/expenses, balancing funds, and assisting in emergency shelter operations as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and accounting transactions.
• Ability to organize, maintain, and balance financial records.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and office software.
• Ability to verify documents for accuracy and completeness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining financial records and processing accounting transactions.
• Balance receipts and expenses for local, state, and federal funds.
• Prepare financial reports from accounting records.
• Operate office software and spreadsheets to support accounting tasks.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting principles

Office software

Spreadsheets

Data entry

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma with bookkeeping coursework

Tools

Accounting software

Personal computer

Job description

Title Description:

This is an office/clerical position. This position is responsible for assisting in the fiscal control of three localities: Augusta County, and the Cities of Waynesboro and Staunton. This position performs governmental accounting tasks associated with the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions for administrative bills, public assistance programs, and various services available to our clients. Responsibilities include maintaining accounting records concerning receipts, expenses, and balancing of local, state or federal funds. Assists in providing emergency shelter as mandated and required.

General Description and Conditions of Work:

Considerable knowledge of: the application of established bookkeeping and accounting principles, and accounting transactions.

Working knowledge of: office accounting methods and procedures, skill in operating a personal computer, associated accounting software including spreadsheets, a calculator, and other office machines.

Demonstrated ability to: organize and effectively process and maintain financial records and files and prepare reports from them; analyze and record information and to balance figures; understand or apply laws, regulations and policies to the maintenance of financial records; verify documents and forms for accuracy and completeness; type accurately at good speed; exercise independent judgment, discretion and initiative in completing assignments and in dealing with other employees and the general public; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification): Minimum of a high school diploma supplemented with bookkeeping coursework, and related fiscal support experience using business and agency software to include spreadsheets OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with state and local government fiscal regulations, policies and procedures, preferred but not necessary.
Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority. All offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screening. All employees must have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Driving record must meet agency requirements.
Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.