Position Fiscal Specialist II - Payroll
Classification A 06-09 ($22.22 - $23.65 - $24.88 - $26.19)
Hours 40/wk Weeks 52
Supervisor Vice President for Finance
Essential Function of the Job
Under the direction of the Vice President for Finance, the Fiscal Specialist II performs a range of accounting support functions for the anti-poverty programs administered by the Agency. This role is responsible for payroll processing and shall possess a working knowledge of payroll laws and tax forms as well as general accounting principles; and will effectively apply their knowledge, accounting standards, relevant regulations and grant requirements to the tasks assigned.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks, which may be found in the positions of this class.)
- Prepare and process all required payrolls for staff and volunteers and maintain updated payroll processing procedures.
- Complete and submit all required payroll related taxes, reports, and forms.
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
- Ensure travel request forms are accurate and proper documentation is included.
- Serve as backup for cash receipt processing.
- Assist in the processing of general ledger entries and month-end allocations in the accounting system.
- Assist in recording in-kind transactions on the general ledger and reviewing in-kind forms for reasonableness and compliance with grant requirements.
- Assist in preparation for the agency audit, grant funder monitoring and review activities.
- Assists the Vice President for Finance and Fiscal Compliance Specialist on special projects.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements of Work
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently with figures.
- Knowledge about payroll and payroll tax procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner.
- Ability to efficiently use spreadsheet applications, word processing, and accounting software.
- Knowledgeable about grants administered and reporting requirements.
- Satisfactory review of Criminal History Check.
- Work cooperatively and professionally with managers, co-workers, clients, and the public.
- Maintain positive communication at all times.
- Must work well independently as well as in a team environment.
- While performing the duties of this job, primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a standard office environment.
- Effective, January 31, 2022, all Eight staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Exemptions may be granted for individuals who request and receive an exemption from vaccination because of a:
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- Medical condition, or medical necessity requires a delay in vaccination, as documented by a licensed medical practitioner (as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act)
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- Sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance (established under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964).
Those who are granted an exemption for one of the reasons listed above are required to undergo weekly testing for current SARS COV-2 infection.
Aside from those who are granted exemptions for one of the reasons above, there is no testing option as an alternative to the vaccine requirement.
Desirable Minimum Training and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Accounting training, preferably an Associate’s Degree in accounting or related field.
- Two years related experience.
