Fiscal Coordinator- Sheriff's Office

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

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking a Fiscal Coordinator to perform a variety of fiscal and administrative support functions, including purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and budget management, within the Sheriff’s Office. The role requires careful processing of documents and adherence to county policies.

The position emphasizes reliability, data accuracy, and ability to coordinate with vendors and staff, with a fingerprint background check and RAP Back enrollment as part of the hiring

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience in purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and related fiscal duties.
• Background check including fingerprinting and RAP Back enrollment per policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs purchasing functions including processing requests, verifying invoices, paying vendors, and documenting activities.
• Closes monthly expenditures, reviews petty cash, and conducts asset audits.
• Coordinates with vendors, monitors contracts, and authorizes payments.
• Assists with payroll processing, payroll questions, and staff training; may assist with benefits enrollment and hiring.
• Assists with division budgets and fiscal program development.
• Maintains fiscal and payroll records and backup accounting functions.
• Performs purchase card reconciliations and journal voucher adjustments; ensures policy compliance.
• Manages bid paperwork and tracks purchases through to payment.
• Maintains special accounts (subscriptions, travel, education) with proper documentation.

Skills

Math skills

Payroll knowledge

Communication skills

Report writing

Spreadsheet skills

Budgeting

Contract administration

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Fiscal Coorindator

$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.

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.