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County Fiscal Officer 1

Job Title:
County Fiscal Officer 1
County Name:
Susquehanna County
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
 
TITLE:                                  COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER I    
DEPARTMENT:                   CHILDREN AND YOUTH            
LOCATION:                         75 PUBLIC AVENUE
                                                MONTROSE, PA  18801                
REPORTS TO:                      DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH                   
SUPERVISES:                       FISCAL STAFF      
POSITION STATUS:            FULL-TIME / NON-UNION
PAY GRADE:                         S9                               

GENERAL:     The County Fiscal Officer I is responsible for administering the financial operations of the Susquehanna County Services for Children and Youth department along with supervising the fiscal staff. 

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least one year of accounting and/or budgetary experience, or
  • Associate’s degree in accounting and at least three years of accounting and/or budgetary experience, or
  • Two years as a Fiscal Technician and six college credits in accounting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of municipal finance and accounting practices and controls.
  • Knowledge of basic financial reporting functions.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing and cost accounting.
  • Knowledge of various computer software programs and automated financial reporting and accounting tools
  • Knowledge of accounts payable functions and procedures.
  • Ability to develop complex computer spreadsheets.
  • Ability to perform statistical analysis.
  • Ability to perform advanced accounting and bookkeeping practices and procedures.
  • Ability to plan, assign, review and supervise the work of fiscal staff.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret procedures, instructions, and regulations regarding reimbursement guidelines.
  • Ability to effectively present information to employees and the public.
  • Must be organized and possess attention to detail.
  • Ability to analyze trends and provide fiscal and budgetary forecasts.
  • Ability to develop and implement modifications in established accounting systems, records, and controls.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develops or assists Children and Youth Budgets – (State) Needs Based Budget (NBB)
    • Includes annualizing expenses, analyzing projected increases, and forecasting revenue and expenditures.
  • Maintain and update Children and Youth fiscal records according to generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Work with the Director and Supervisors to develop budgets for grant proposals.
  • Timely preparation of invoices for Federal and State reimbursement.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for various federal and state agencies as well as for county management staff. 
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the fiscal unit of CYS.
  • Yearly review and negotiation of contracts with all purchase providers.
  • Collaborate and cooperate with the Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) to meet requirements of law, bulletins, and directives.
  • Participate in state child welfare meetings which support the county child welfare programming and fiscal operations.
  • Random Moment time studies to support draw down of Administrative IV-E claim.
  • Maximize program income through child support and social security programs, i.e. filing/petitioning for support through Domestic Relations Office.
  • Attending Domestic Relation Section (DRS) conferences and hearings
  • Supervise timely payments of all Children and Youth expenses and all Juvenile Probation Placement expenses.
  • Design new forms needed by Children and Youth to ensure proper flow of information which affects every fiscal aspect of the Agency.
  • Submit bids for replacement or purchase of assets for CYS.
  • Supervise fiscal staff who are responsible for the day-to-day input and payment of bills.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Certifications:
  • Applicant must pass background checks and pre-employment drug screening

Physical Requirements:
  • Applicant must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position in a child welfare office environment. 


DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of and level of duties being performed by a person assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform this position.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer
 
Posting Date:
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Expiration Date:
Open
Contact Name:
Jason D Miller, Director of Human Resources
Phone:
(570) 278-6610
County-Fiscal-Officer-I.docx
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