Fiscal Technician II

County of Siskiyou; Yreka (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Siskiyou is seeking a Fiscal Technician II to perform complex technical accounting and statistical record-keeping. The role includes maintaining journals, ledgers, and budget records, and providing lead direction and training to junior staff.

Under general direction, you will analyze financial data, assist with budget estimates, and ensure compliance with state and county regulations. This is a for cause, non-exempt position with opportunities for growth within the county fiscal

Qualifications

• Two years of financial and statistical record keeping experience.
• Experience with county fiscal systems or government accounting.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong data entry and numerical accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain journals, ledgers, and balance sheets with accuracy.
• Prepare periodic statements and budget projections.
• Process budget transfers and expenditures in assigned accounts.
• Explain financial procedures to staff and external partners.

Skills

Financial Records

Budgeting

Ledgers & Reports

Accounts Receivable

Statistical Records

Lead Direction

Tools

County Financial Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The County of Siskiyou is an Affirative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.

For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website.

Definition

Under general direction, to perform a variety of the most difficult and complex technical account and statistical record keeping work in connection with the development, maintenance, and processing of fiscal and statistical records; to provide information and assistance regarding inquiries concerning an assigned work area; to provide lead direction, training, and work coordination for other fiscal support staff; and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a specialized Fiscal Technician II classification. Incumbents have responsibility for performing the most difficult, complex, and specialized technical account and statistical record keeping support work, requiring substantial background and experience in the area of financial and statistical record keeping where assigned on behalf of the county as a whole. This class is distinguished from Fiscal Technician I in that incumbents are required to maintain an expansive knowledge of fiscal functions and perform technical work requiring more comprehensive knowledge of the county fiscal system and departmental requirements. The distinguishing characteristic that separates a Fiscal Technician II from a Fiscal Technician III is length of experience in the job, and complexity of individual task assignments. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.

Reports to

Department Fiscal Officer or other assigned manager, such as Administrative Services Manager.

Classifications Supervised

This is not a supervisory class. However, incumbents provide work coordination, supervision, and training for department fiscal support staff.

Essential Functions

Performs a wide scope of the most complex and specialized technical financial and statistical record keeping work; maintains journals, general ledgers, and subsidiary ledgers; maintains and updates accounts receivable controls and accounts; classifies and posts expenditures to budgetary accounts; maintains detailed job process and administrative overhead records; analyzes revenue and expenditures, preparing periodic statements; assists with preparation of budget estimates and projections; prepares and maintains trial balances, recapitulations, and balance sheets; maintains and updates complex financial and statistical reports; receives and classifies accounting data; identifies and resolves a variety of complex account and statistical record keeping problems; prepares periodic billings for special contracts; maintains records for revolving accounts; prepares claims for other government agencies; initiates budget transfers to cover account shortages; operates computers, using county financial software, special on-line software used in an assigned county department, and spreadsheets; explains financial procedures and assigned area technical account record keeping requirements to other staff, representatives of other government agencies, and the public; provides lead direction, work coordination, and training for other staff.

Knowledge of

• Methods, practices, and terminology of financial and statistical record keeping.
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing the maintenance of fiscal records in the area of assignment.
• Basic principles and terminology of government accounting.
• Good public relations techniques.
• Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems.
• Computerized financial information systems used by the county.
• Modern office methods and procedures.
• Principles of lead direction, training, and work coordination.
• County entity structure and function.
• Microsoft Office product and other similar software.
• Federal and state regulations including, but not limited to, Board of Equalization and Internal Revenue Service.
• Budget management and function.

Desired Skills

• Perform a variety of the most complex and technical specialized financial and statistical record keeping work under government accounting guidelines.
• Provide lead direction, training, and work coordination for other staff.
• Assist with budget preparation and expenditure control.
• Read and understand codes, statutes, and information related to financial and statistical record keeping work.
• Gather and organize complex data and information for multiple sources.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports accurately.
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Work with computerized financial and special information systems and use a computer for financial and statistical record keeping work.
• Dealtactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the work area where assigned.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Recall and implement specific criteria for departments within the county entity.
• Process a large volume of accounting work in an organized manner and consistently meet strict deadlines.
• Manage a high stress environment and maintain work coordination.

Training and Experience

Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

• Two years of previous financial and statistical record keeping work experience comparable to that of a Fiscal Technician I with Siskiyou County

Special Requirements

• Some departments may require possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California Driver's License.

Typical Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff and the public.