Department:

Financial Management

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Are you an accounting guru? Our Office of Financial Management has an opening for a Fiscal Consultant who will assist the Management staff with the daily operations of the Accounts Receivable Business Unit. If selected, you will complete in-depth reviews of assigned accounts receivable activities and serve as the subject matter expert for Planning & Development, with supporting roles for Emergency Services and Utilities.

The pay starts between $53,456.00 - $55,000.00 (based on experience), benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there are opportunities for advancement. Apply today!

About the Position

In this role, you will...

Provide customer service to both external and internal customers, on behalf of the following internal customers: Planning & Development Services, Emergency Services EMS & Fire, and Public Utilities.

Daily reconcile: Refund Reports/Requests; Reconciliation of assigned programs and/or fiscal operations; Stats Log & Additional reports and systems; Reports ensuring compliance with board-approved resolutions and other documents establishing rates.

Monthly reviews of billing/invoicing, deposits, payments, and refunds, ensuring: Billing and rates are in accordance with board-approved resolutions; All supporting documentation is included; Data is redacted as required by law; Department approval is obtained before processing.

Possess the ability to identify, interpret, and implement changes as a result of new processes, legislative or regulatory requirements.

Assist/perform in other activities related to Planning & Development Service and interacts with internal and external auditors as required.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (no weekends!)

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or other related field -WITH- a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience.

-OR- Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required work experience.

-OR- Related professional experience or certifications may substitute for the required education, at management discretion.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

Government experience.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Ability to interpret a variety of complex instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Experience defining problems, collecting data, and drawing valid conclusions.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $53,456.00 - $55,000.00, based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

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