Fiscal Technician

Fiscal Technician - Children & Youth Doylestown, PA 4 DAYS AGO 22570376 Summary Doylestown, PA In-Person $27.23 per Hour 3 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description

COUNTY OF BUCKS JOB TITLE

Fiscal Technician

JOB CODE

0190

DEPARTMENT:

Children & Youth

UNION:

04

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

GRADE:

33

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists Fiscal Operations Officer

III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with budget calculations for State, County and in-house reports. Responsible for maintaining checking account within Agency. Includes issuing of checks and monthly reconciliation of accounts. Reviews monthly data processing reports for accuracy and submits to Controller's Office via journal voucher and makes any necessary corrections. In conjunction with Fiscal Operations Officer III, keeps records pertinent to funding available to County (Act 148, Title XX, Title IV-B, etc). Data must be kept regarding children eligible for funds, amount of eligibility, dates of billing, cause for any delay, etc. When funds are received, they must be checked for accuracy, coded and transmitted to Treasurer. Responsible for setting up accounts for each child received into Agency's care. Makes daily entries of funds received from all sources into appropriate account. Tabulates on prescribed forms, codes and transmits to Treasurer on a weekly basis all funds received. Receives, logs in and clears for accuracy bills from all child care institutions and foster homes for neglected children in Agency's custody. Bills arrive throughout the month and frequently involve duplication of previous balances. Requires daily communication with Controller's Office and institutions to determine when payments have been made and to what extent. Responsible for keeping and maintaining current listing regarding location and per diem rate of pay for each child in care, as well as the movement of children from one placement to another and their date of discharge. Information is updated on a daily basis. Must continually confer with all Social Workers to maintain accuracy of data entered relative to each child in care. Responsible for receiving and processing bills for payment from physicians, dentists, pharmacists, tutors, baby-sitters, daycare centers, clothing stores, shoe stores, etc., which provide substantial (back-up) service to children in care. Bills must be checked for accuracy and closely monitored to ensure expenditures are within Agency's guidelines. According to Act 148, the Commonwealth pays varying percentages to County of all costs incurred in providing care to Court-committed children. Hence, a cost account is maintained on all such children. Each account calls for entries, including any income of the child. Data is provided by Fiscal Technician who must make quarterly checks as to accuracy of each account. Responsible for petty cash disbursement, replenishment and reconciliation. Backup to Payroll (Computer Operator) position. Responsible for foster parent approval letter, Certificate of Compliance and Certificate of Liability insurance tickler file. Performs related duties in daily operation of fiscal unit as required in accordance with Agency policy and in keeping with acceptable accounting practices.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or equivalent; plus three (3) years of work involving maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one (1) year of responsible work that involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; or one (1) year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an Associate's Degree in accounting or business administration; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices. Knowledge of modern office practices and equipment. Some knowledge of accounting principles and methods. Ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and make arithmetical calculations rapids and accurately. Ability to prepare financial reports and statements. Ability to apply and adapt established methods to financial transactions. Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams

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