Financial Specialist II

This position will serve as the department's general fund budget analyst located in the Financial Resources Division of the Administrative Support Bureau of the police department. Under the division's Financial Specialist III supervision, creates and reconciles budget spreadsheets to track the operational expenses budget for all divisions/bureaus in the police department's budget. Responsible for daily verifications of available funding required for all inter-departmental requisitions and monitoring of the department's operating expense activities through an in-house developed PC system. Serves as the budget section's liaison with other county agencies and inter-departmental command staff on related general fund budgetary matters. Keeps informed of inter-departmental funding trends, issues, and requirements. Illustrative Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) Prepares and/or analyzes financial data and makes recommendations; Plans, organizes and participates in the reconciliation of funds; Prepares long range revenue and expenditure estimates necessary to forecast economic feasibility of various projects; Reviews and verifies postings to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts; Applies budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies, accounting principles (GAAP and GASB), and local and state policies and procedures; Prepares or assist development of the agency budget and monitors budget status. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; Ability to prepare, interpret and analyze financial reports and statements; Ability to develop and apply budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Credit Check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation and analysis through financial forecasting, rate studies and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex matters in a succinct and efficient manner to executive level staff.
• Possesses strong critical thinking/analysis skills and problem-solving ability.
• At least two years of experience with administering financial/accounting processes and procedures in financial systems other than System Analysis Program (SAP).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• Work is generally sedentary; however, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carry items under five pounds.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include a practical exercise. #LI-AL1 Requisition 26-01427 Merit Positions Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click for a summary of our benefits. NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01 What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02 If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03 Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply.

• Accounting
• Finance
• Auditing
• Business administration
• Public administration
• Public policy
• Contract management
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04 If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable". 05 How many years of full-time equivalent professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

06 Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, or in business administration or a related field that has been supplemented with at least six credit hours of basic accounting principles and concepts?

• Yes
• No

07 How many years of full-time equivalent professional-level finance or business administration experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

08 How many years of full-time equivalent professional-level accounting, budgeting, and financial management experience do you have with local government?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

09 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have performing detailed financial reconciliations?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

10 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have performing financial analysis and decision making?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

11 Please indicate your Enterprise Resource Planning system (SAP - FOCUS, Oracle, etc.) access and work experience, of a year or more, in the following areas. Check all that apply.

• Grant management
• Procurement
• Financial management
• Human capital management
• Reporting
• None of the above

12 Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents)
• Intermediate (Knowledge of inserting and modifying graphic objects in a worksheet; customizing and enhancing workbooks; analyzing data using Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts)
• Advanced (Extensive knowledge of increasing productivity and improving efficiency by streamlining workflow; collaborating with others using workbooks; auditing worksheets; analyzing data; working with multiple workbooks; importing and exporting data, using Excel with the web)
• No experience

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