Fiscal Coordinator - Payroll - Sheriff's Office

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking a Fiscal Coordinator - Payroll to perform a variety of fiscal and administrative support functions, including purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budget management, and other related duties. The role requires three years of related experience; a background check through fingerprinting and RAP Back enrollment is required by policy.

The incumbent will maintain payroll records and assist with benefits enrollment, and may act as hiring manager within the

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience in purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other related fiscal duties.
• Background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in RAP Back required.
• Equivalent combination of related education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Performs purchasing functions: processing purchase requests, verifying invoices, paying vendors, documenting, and assisting staff with purchasing activities.
• Closes monthly expenditures, reviews petty cash, and conducts asset audits.
• Coordinates purchasing with vendors and monitors contracts and payments for compliance.
• Assists with payroll processing, answers payroll questions, and trains staff in payroll procedures and check distribution; assists with benefits enrollment.
• Assists Fiscal Manager with budget preparation and fiscal program development.
• Maintains fiscal and payroll records and performs backup accounting functions.
• Performs division-wide purchase card reconciliations and journal voucher adjustments for policy compliance.
• Reviews bid paperwork and tracks purchases to completion and payment.
• Maintains special accounts with proper documentation and fee structure.

Skills

Purchasing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll processing

Budgeting

Job description

Job Description

Fiscal Coordinator - Payroll

$44,396.00 - $66,591.00 DOE**

*All job-related experience must be included on the resumeportionfor it to be considered in the salary offer.

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JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of fiscal and administrative support functions that may include purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budget management, and other fiscal areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of related experience in purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other related fiscal duties; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs purchasing functions that involve processing purchase requests, verifying invoices, processing payments to vendors, maintaining documentation, and assisting other staff with purchasing activities.
• Closes monthly expenditures, reviews petty cash accounts, and conducts annual controlled asset audits.
• Coordinates purchasing details with vendors and monitors contracts and payments for compliance. Authorizes payments.
• Assists with preparing and processing payroll; answers payroll questions and provides training, instruction, and assistance to staff in payroll procedures and check distribution. Assists with benefits enrollment. May act as hiring manager.
• Assists the Fiscal Manager and administrative staff in preparing Division budgets and fiscal program development plans.
• Maintains fiscal and payroll records and performs backup accounting functions.
• Performs Division-wide purchase card reconciliations and postings. Completes necessary Journal Voucher adjustments. Reviews for compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Reviews and submits paperwork for bid processes and tracks purchases until completed and paid.
• Process all purchase requisitions, obtain small-cost purchase order numbers, process bid information, and forward invoices to the Auditor’s office for payment.
• Maintains special accounts such as subscriptions and publications, merchandise receipts, pricing, travel, education, etc. ensuring proper documentation, authorization, and adherence to fee structure.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

• Reconciles various inmate payable accounts and prepares various journal vouchers in the Jail Inmate billing system “OMS”. Accounts for Inmate Office of Recovery Services “ORS” collections from inmates. Submits collections to ORS.
• Accounts for DNA collections from inmates and submits collections of payment to the State and County.
• Manages the bail bond fee collection process for the Adult Detention Center.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• County fiscal and purchasing and budget procedures
• County payroll processes, policies, and procedures
• General accounting principles and procedures
• Business math
• Research and data collection techniques
• Contract administration
• Budget preparation and administration
• Computer spreadsheet and word processing software

Skills and Abilities to:

• Perform mathematical and accounting computations
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and follow complex written and oral procedures and instructions
• Develop and present clear and precise reports
• Use and manipulate spreadsheet and database programs
• Develop and maintain detailed financial systems
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting.

Positions in the Sheriff’s Office work in the Salt Lake County Jail, which is a locked-down facility, have direct contact with prisoners, and may be exposed to stress as a result of human behavior in a jail environment.