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Fiscal Officer 2

Franklin County, Ohio

Department of Economic Development & Planning

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Job Description

Manage the day-to-day budgetary and fiscal operations including accounts payable and receivable, cash management, invoice processing and payment of administrative and grant related accounts. Prepare funding allocations and budget appropriations for submission. Prepare analytical reports, recovery projections, and personal forecasting. Create vouchers for drawing down funds through Housing and Urban Development. Reconcile agency expenditures and cash draws to minimize cash on hand and interest owed to the federal government. Develop policies and procedures for monitoring accounting principles.

Analyze and prepare clear and precise financial reports and presentations for the agency Senior Staff, OMB, and various Boards. Responsible for financial activities related to the payment of providers for contacted services. Assist in preparing funding studies and correspondence related to departmental operations and sub-grantee operations (e.g., auditing, month/quarterly reports, etc.). Coordinate fiscal accountability of grand funds that are provided by Housing and Urban Development to sub-recipients. Provide information on historical trends and comparisons of external service providers’ pertaining to cash flows.

Review purchase order requests; financial reporting and agency expenditures through finance computer system and state and local reporting systems. Perform monthly reconciliations between various systems. Oversee the processing, submission, and reporting of payroll. Maintain confidential payroll, financial and personnel files of agency employees for the purpose of providing Franklin County Auditor’s Office with updated information for the preparation and approval of payroll (MUNIS System).

Review existing programs, policies, and procedures, and advise management on issues. Review monthly reports, summarize payment activity for year-end reporting, and oversee process to record mortgage deeds. Assure compliance and implements internal policies and procedures related to state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to finances for the various programs administered. Participate in strategic discussions and decisions on allocation of resources and agency activities. Act as the chief point of contact for the department regarding fiscal or accountings issues, contract monitoring, and compliance issues.

Monitor federal, state, and local legislation for potential financial/program impacts. Review and comment on pending procedural, regulatory, and legislative proposals, and changes. Review receipt of revenue bond monitoring fees distribution annually. Prepare information required to bill for geographical information system map requests. Participate in compiling and reviewing data for the agency’s annual budget process. Assist with annual state single audit performed by the State Auditor and the preparation of county’s annual CAFR reports. Prepare components of the agency year-end report and fiscal analyses using generally accepted accounting principles for inclusion into the county CAFR. Assist with new initiatives and projects that affect agency finances and determine related financial impact. Prepare records for maintaining fixed assets and inventory schedules. Prepare annual interest calculations for federal funding received. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.