Fiscal Specialist

CONFIRE Joint Powers Authority (CA); Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CONFIRE Joint Powers Authority (CA) is seeking a Fiscal Specialist to perform specialized clerical duties related to payroll and payroll documentation. The role includes researching and resolving billing disputes, processing payments and invoices, and maintaining accounting records.

The ideal candidate will have 18 months of fiscal work experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree (or substitutes), strong mathematical and interpersonal skills, and a background in payroll is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll and payroll documents is desirable.
• Strong organizational and numerical skills are required.
• Ability to prepare and audit fiscal and accounting records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll and payroll-related documents.
• Review, audit, and prepare accounting documents; process payments, invoices, and claims.
• Maintain fiscal records and prepare fiscal/statistical reports.
• Collect, allocate, and distribute funds to correct accounts.
• Travel may be required within/ outside the County; a valid CA driver license is needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Mathematics

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, accounting/finance

6 semester units substitution for up to 6 months of experience

Job description

CONFIRE, JPA is recruiting for a Fiscal Specialist who performs specialized clerical work related to the preparation and processing of payroll and payroll-related documents. Additional duties may include the following: research and resolve ambulance services billing disputes; work with customers to schedule ambulance services; review, audit, and prepare accounting documents; process payments, invoices, billings, reimbursements, credit card statements, and claims; maintain accounting or fiscal records; prepare fiscal and statistical reports; and collect, distribute, and allocate funds to the correct accounts.

CONFIRE, JPA is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) located in San Bernardino County, California, established to provide regional public safety communications, dispatch, computer information systems (IS), geographic information systems (GIS), and emergency medical services in support of its member and partner agencies. The CONFIRE Communications Center’s primary function is to provide 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year fire, EMS, rescue, and other public safety dispatch services to agencies throughout the region. Beyond its direct dispatch responsibilities, the Communications Center also serves as the San Bernardino County (XBO) Operational Area dispatch center, coordinating fire, local government, law enforcement, and emergency medical resources during large-scale incidents. CONFIRE is also preparing to launch a countywide ambulance transport system that will further integrate emergency communications and EMS operations while enhancing regional service delivery.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background

A successful background check and medical exam are required prior to assignment

Travel

Travel within and outside of the County may be required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Experience

Eighteen (18) months of full-time equivalent fiscal work experience reviewing, reconciling, and maintaining fiscal/accounting or payroll records as the primary function of the job.

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Education

A completed Bachelor's degree in mathematics, accounting/finance, or other relevant field of study obtained from an accredited college/university. This information should be clearly indicated in the Education section of the application.

Education Substitution

Six (6) semester (9 quarter) units of completed college level mathematics, accounting/finance, or other relevant field of study obtained from an accredited college/university, may be substituted for up to six (6) months of the required experience. Completed courses and their corresponding credit values must be individually noted in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and possess excellent mathematics and interpersonal skills. Payroll experience is highly desirable.