The Fiscal Specialist, under the direct supervision of higher level personnel, performs a range of accounting tasks but is primarily responsible for timekeeping, ordering supplies, small equipment inventory, and reporting. An employee in this class performs all administrative timekeeping functions ensuring that Public Health employee payroll payments accurately reflect work hours and time distribution, assists with FMLA, LWP, and merit increases, completes purchasing activities, equipment inventory, prepares and records standard and general journal entries in compliance with welldefined and standardized departmental procedures. The Fiscal Specialist writes various reports pertaining to fiscal
activities involving programs, projects, and grants, and performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications
1. Have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Administration; OR Have an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major course work in Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Administration; AND Have a minimum of four (4) years full-time increasingly responsible work experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or closely related field; including cost accounting, journal entries, and balancing various ledgers.
2. Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
Physical Conditions / Work Location
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The Fiscal Specialist generally performs sedentary work activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This employee generally works in an office setting, although occasional travel to other County locations may be required.
Employer
Muskegon County
Address
1903 Marquette Avenue
Muskegon, Michigan, 49442
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Muskegon
Additional Information
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EVALUATION CONTENT
The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment
may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or
extended.
MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT
RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE
