County Fiscal Officer 3 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Fiscal Officer 3

Are you looking for a rewarding fiscal career in a supportive team atmosphere? If so, Wayne County Area Agency on Aging is excited to welcome an experienced and ambitious Fiscal Officer 3. This is a dynamic role in county government where you will have the opportunity to showcase your extensive background of applying accounting principles and techniques to support our fiscal operations. If you are a detail-oriented individual ready for your next professional endeavor, we have the perfect job for you!

As a Fiscal Officer 3, you will serve as the lead fiscal officer for our growing team at Wayne County Office of Human Services, overseeing all fiscal operations across multiple agencies including Aging, Transportation, Children and Youth, Drug and Alcohol, Behavioral Health, and more. This position requires application of professional accounting principles in order to manage budgets, financial reporting, audits, and cost allocations, while supervising a team of fiscal staff. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Human Services Administrator to ensure compliance with human resource and payroll policies, as well as coordinate with the County Chief Fiscal Office to ensure alignment with county accounting policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include :

• Agency-Wide Fiscal Oversight : Managing fiscal functions for human service agencies, ensuring accuracy and compliance for program reporting
• Staff Supervision : Directly supervising five fiscal officers, approving timesheets and leave, and conducting performance evaluations
• Accounting and Reporting : Preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and ensuring adherence to state and federal reporting standards. Including the specific fiscal reporting requirements for each Human Services Agency.
• Budget Management : Overseeing budget preparation, monitoring, and revisions in line with grant regulations
• Audit and Compliance : Conducting internal audits and maintaining cost allocation processes aligned with federal requirements
• System and Process Improvement : Developing and implementing enhancements to accounting systems, procedures, and controls

Work Schedule and Additional Information : Full-time employment Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Work schedule may include irregular hours including evenings, weekends, or holidays. Overnight or out of county travel for meetings or training may be required. Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility Qualifications Minimum Experience and Training Requirements : One year as a County Fiscal Officer 2; or Five years of accounting and / or budgetary experience and a business-related associate's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or Three years of accounting and / or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting. Other Requirements : You must meet the PA residency requirement. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements : You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply : Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans : Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.

Examination Information : Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or : your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply / test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.