Fiscal Technician I/II

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Fiscal Technician I

Definition

Under general direction, to perform a variety of the most difficult and complex technical account and statistical record keeping work in connection with the development, maintenance, and processing of a County department's fiscal and statistical records; to provide information and assistance regarding inquiries concerning an assigned work area; to provide lead direction, training, and work coordination for other fiscal support staff; and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a specialized Fiscal Technician classification.  Incumbents have responsibility for performing difficult, complex, and specialized technical account and statistical record keeping support work requiring substantial background and experience in the area of financial and statistical record keeping where assigned.  This class is distinguished from Fiscal Assistant III in that incumbents perform more technical work requiring more comprehensive knowledge of the County fiscal system and requirements.  It is distinguished from the Accountant/Auditor class series in that Accountant/Auditors perform professional work requiring more formalized training and knowledge of accounting theory and principles.  Incumbents in the Fiscal Technician classification may be expected to provide coordination and training for their department fiscal support staff.    This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.

Reports to

A variety of County supervisory or management positions, depending upon the department or program area where assigned.

Classifications Supervised

This is not a supervisory class.  However, incumbents may provide work coordination and training for their department fiscal support staff.

Fiscal Technician II

Definition
Under general direction, to perform a variety of the most difficult and complex technical account and statistical record keeping work in connection with the development, maintenance, and processing of fiscal and statistical records; to provide information and assistance regarding inquiries concerning an assigned work area; to provide lead direction, training, and work coordination for other fiscal support staff; and to do related work as required.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a specialized Fiscal Technician II classification.  Incumbents have responsibility for performing the most difficult, complex, and specialized technical account and statistical record keeping support work, requiring substantial background and experience in the area of financial and statistical record keeping where assigned on behalf of the county as a whole.  This class is distinguished from Fiscal Technician I in that incumbents are required to maintain an expansive knowledge of fiscal functions and perform technical work requiring more comprehensive knowledge of the county fiscal system and departmental requirements.  The distinguishing characteristic that separates a Fiscal Technician II from a Fiscal Technician III is length of experience in the job, and complexity of individual task assignments. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.
 
Reports to
Department Fiscal Officer or other assigned manager, such as Administrative Services Manager.  
 
Classifications Supervised
This is not a supervisory class.  However, incumbents provide work coordination, supervision, and train­ing for department fiscal support staff.

Fiscal Technician I

Performs a wide scope of complex and specialized technical financial and statistical record keeping work; maintains journals, general ledgers, and subsidiary ledgers; maintains and updates accounts receivable controls and accounts; classifies and posts expenditures to budgetary accounts; maintains detailed job process and administrative overhead records; analyzes revenue and expenditures, and prepares periodic statements; assists with preparation of budget estimates and projections; prepares and maintains trial balances, recapitulations and balance sheets; maintains and updates complex financial and  statistical reports; calculates and compiles apportionments, shares of financial appropriations, or subventions; receives and  classifies accounting data; identifies and resolves a variety of complex accounting and statistical  record keeping problems; prepares periodic billings for special contracts; maintains records for revolving and trust accounts; prepares claims for other government agencies; initiates budget transfers to cover account shortages; operates computers, using County financial software, special  on-line software used in an assigned County department, and spreadsheets; explains financial procedures and assigned area technical account record keeping requirements to other staff, representatives of other government agencies, and the public; may provide lead direction, work coordination, and training for other department staff.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, practices, and terminology of financial and statistical record keeping.
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing the maintenance of fiscal records in the area of assignment.
• Basic principles and terminology of accounting.
• Good public relations techniques.
• Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems.
• Computerized financial information systems used by the County.
• Modern office methods and procedures.                 
• Principles of lead direction, training, and work coordination.

Desired Skills:

• Perform a variety of the most complex and technical specialized financial and statistical record keeping work.
• Provide lead direction, training, and work coordination for other staff.
• Assist with budget preparation and expenditure control.
• Read and understand codes, statutes, and information related to financial and statistical record keeping work.
• Gather and organize data and information.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports.
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Work with computerized financial and special information systems and use a computer for financial and statistical record keeping work.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the work area where assigned.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Fiscal Technician II

Performs a wide scope of the most complex and specialized technical financial and statistical record keeping work; maintains journals, general ledgers, and subsidiary ledgers; main­tains and updates accounts receivable controls and accounts; classifies and posts expenditures to budgetary accounts; main­tains detailed job process and administrative overhead records; analyzes revenue and expenditures, preparing periodic statements; assists with preparation of budget estimates and projections; prepares and maintains trial balances, recapitulations, and balance sheets; maintains and updates complex financial and statistical reports; receives and classifies accounting data; identifies and resolves a variety of complex account and statistical record keeping problems; prepares periodic billings for special contracts; maintains records for revolving accounts; prepares claims for other government agencies; initiates budget transfers to cover account shortages; operates computers, using county financial software, special  on-line software used in an assigned county department, and spreadsheets; explains financial procedures and assigned area technical account record keeping requirements to other staff, representatives of other government agencies, and the public; provides lead direction, work coordination, and training for other staff.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, practices, and terminology of financial and statistical record keeping.
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing the maintenance of fiscal records in the area of assignment.
• Basic principles and terminology of government accounting.
• Good public relations techniques.
• Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems.
• Computerized financial information systems used by the county.
• Modern office methods and procedures.
• Principles of lead direction, training, and work coordination.
• County entity structure and function.
• Microsoft Office product and other similar software.
• Federal and state regulations including, but not limited to, Board of Equalization and Internal Revenue Service.
• Budget management and function.

Desired Skills:

• Perform a variety of the most complex and technical specialized financial and statistical record keeping work under government accounting guidelines.
• Provide lead direction, training, and work coordination for other staff.
• Assist with budget preparation and expenditure control.
• Read and understand codes, statutes, and information related to financial and statistical record keeping work.
• Gather and organize complex data and information for multiple sources.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports accurately.
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Work with computerized financial and special information systems and use a com­puter for financial and statistical record keeping work.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the work area where assigned.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Recall and implement specific criteria for departments within the county entity.
• Process a large volume of accounting work in an organized manner and consistently meet strict deadlines.
• Manage a high stress environment and maintain work coordination.

Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying.  A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

Fiscal Technician I

-Two years of previous financial and statistical record keeping work experience comparable to that of a Fiscal Assistant III with Siskiyou County.

Fiscal Technician II
- Two years of previous financial and statistical record keeping work experience comparable to that of a Fiscal Technician I with Siskiyou County.
Special Requirements: 
- Some departments may require possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California Driver's License. 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk;  normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and fax. 

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment;  continuous contact with other staff and the public.  Some positions may have frequent contact with inmates with the County Detention Facility.

Salary : $40,394 - $58,136