Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce

108 West Third Avenue Franklin, VA 23851 

Phone: (757) 562-4900   Email

Fiscal Assistant III

Southampton County
Job Description
Fiscal Assistant III
Courtland, VA, United States
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
The person holding this position will be responsible for:
  • Applying established bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to governmental accounting transactions.
  • Maintaining a working knowledge of state and local government fiscal regulations, policies and procedures, as well as office accounting methods and procedures.
  • Demonstrating the ability to operate a personal computer, associated business and agency software including spreadsheets, a calculator, and other office machines.
  • Issuing EBT Vault Cards to clients, when needed. Keeping an inventory of EBT cards, compile monthly EBT Issuance Report.  Maintaining a supply of EBT Vault Cards, including ordering them.
  • Compiling a weekly Report of Collections as monies are collected and recorded in the Official Receipt Book.
  • Demonstrating the ability to organize and effectively process and maintain financial records and files and prepare reports from them.
  • Analyzing and recording information and balancing figures.
  • Understanding and applying laws, regulations and policies to the maintenance of financial records; verifying documents and forms for accuracy and completeness.
  • Typing accurately at a good speed.
  • Filing records in the proper order.  Filing records in the inactive file room.  Purging inactive records at the appropriate time, following guidelines set forth by the Library of Virginia.
  • Exercising independent judgement, discretion and initiative in completing assignments and in dealing with other employees and the general public.
  • Answering the phone and directing clients to the proper worker.  Greeting clients who come to the office seeking assistance.
  • The employee shall be required to drive agency vehicles as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Considerable knowledge of: the application of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to governmental accounting transactions; and arithmetic.  Working knowledge of: state and local government fiscal regulations, policies and procedures; and office accounting methods and procedures.  Skill in operating a personal computer, associated business and agency software including spreadsheets, a calculator, and other office machines.  Demonstrated ability to:  organize and effectively process and maintain financial records and files and prepare reports from them; analyze and record information and to balance figures; understand or apply laws, regulations and policies to the maintenance of financial records; verify documents and forms for accuracy and completeness; type accurately at good speed;  exercise independent judgement, discretion and initiative in completing assignments and in dealing with other employees and the general public; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.  Employee shall be required to drive agency vehicles as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • High school diploma supplemented with bookkeeping coursework, and related fiscal support experience using business and agency software to include spreadsheets or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Working experience with both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Special Requirements:
  • Applicants are subject to a DMV/driving record check, pre-employment drug screening, Central Registry (CPS) check and/or criminal history search.  The search may include:  fingerprint checks (State Policy, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority. Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete listing of work experience and qualifications on the application. Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through the state of Virginia website.  https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/04a7b50b-0e62-45f8-af87-bf74aa9b76c6
Mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered applications will not be accepted. This website will provide a confirmation receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for a interview is based solely on the information within the application. Please refer to your HR account for the status of your application and this position. Applications must include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if application.
Address:          Interviews will be held at:
                        Southampton County Dept. of Social Services
                        26022 Administration Center Drive
                        Courtland VA  23837
Equal Opportunity Employer
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VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside nearly 13,000 state and local human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizen have access to best services and benefits available to them.
  • Job Identification357
  • Job Category: Administrative
  • Posting Date 01/16/2024, 08:07 AM
  • Degree Level: High School Graduate
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Locations 26022 Administration Center Drive,, Courtland, VA, 23837, US
  • Minimum Salary: $28,480
  • Maximum Salary: May be higher depending on experience

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