County Fiscal Officer 3 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

THE POSITION

Rewarding full-time opportunity in Honesdale, Wayne County, PA for a motivated and detail-oriented fiscal professional to utilize expertise in all areas of financial operations. Join a collaborative team environment and enjoy an excellent benefits package.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads fiscal operations for several human service agencies and guides staff in managing budgets, reports, and financial reviews. Work involves supporting the county by keeping financial work accurate, organized, and in line with all rules and requirements. As a County Fiscal Officer 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Agency Oversight: Manage fiscal functions across multiple human service programs with accuracy and care
• Staff Supervision: Lead fiscal officers by assigning tasks, reviewing work, and supporting staff performance
• Financial Reporting: Prepare statements, reconcile accounts, and follow all state and federal reporting standards
• Budget Management: Oversee the creation and monitoring of budgets to meet program and grant rules
• Audit Compliance: Conduct audits and maintain cost allocation processes that follow federal requirements
• Process Improvement: Develop and update systems and procedures that strengthen fiscal operations

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• This position may require overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings or training. Irregular work schedule including evenings, weekends, or holidays may also be required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a County Fiscal Officer 2; or
• Five years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related associate's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• Three years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor's degree that includes six college credits in accounting; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of A