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Fiscal Assistant II

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Fiscal Assistant II CODE: 5030 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Fiscal Assistant II GRADE: 15 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, maintains and processes departmental or division fiscal records and prepares related reports. The work of the class involves supervision and performance of accounts maintenance, financial transaction processing, personnel action processing, procurement, and payroll as relates to time and attendance, for all shifts and weekend Community Use of Public Facilities. Workers setup, maintain, process, and prepare reports on fiscally-related activities of the unit, interacting with unit administrators and staff and central office staffs to ensure timely and accurate completion of the work. Direct and/or functional work direction is exercised over other office staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of accounts maintenance, procurement procedures, personnel, and payroll processing and related recordkeeping; working knowledge of office methods and procedures, including files research, recordkeeping, and statistical compilation; working knowledge of research methods; working knowledge of data processing capabilities. Ability to perform accounts clerical work quickly and accurately; ability to perform duties in accordance with strict schedules; ability to maintain central record system and prepare reports from researched data. High degree of aptitude for arithmetical and statistical computations. Can demonstrate knowledge of general, paraprofessional accounting practices, business English, and modern office practices; ability to reconcile financial accounting data and to spot and correct arithmetic or posting errors. Good oral and written communications and human relations skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: High School or GED diploma required. Associates degree preferred. Course work in finance, accounting, business and commercial subjects and a minimum of 3 years progressively responsible office and accounting/fiscal experience, two of which shall have been at a level requiring independent judgment. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Positions may operate computer terminals for prolonged periods.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) None.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: Yes

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1(The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in every office.)

1. Ensures accurate, timely, and proper processing of purchasing requests, preparing forms, checking product accuracy, and following through to ensure expeditious shipment and receipt of material.
2. Processes personnel action forms, time, and attendance and payroll actions; and inventory accounting.
3. Responds to inquiries from vendors and other outside organizations regarding procurement and fiscal matters.
4. Communicates with operating units and central office administrative staffs to learn of new or changed procedures, coordinate processing, resolve problems, and prepare reports.
5. Compiles fiscal and statistical information to complete reports.
6. Devises procedures and forms to improve office operations.
7. Instructs and supervises other staff performing office clerical and administrative support work.
8. Create requisitions, research accounts receivable for billing of unresolved ICB discrepancies using FMS
9. Process purchase orders and receiving for Medical Access, Secure Medical and Biomedical Waste Services for the System-wide Safety Programs (SWSP).
10. Process payroll for department/division staff.
11. Gather information needed to prepare for new fiscal year budget.
12. Research Department of Safety and Security key pad reports and compare to ICB approved hours report (AHR) and payroll records.
13. Assist in uniform ordering for Division of School Plant Operations and reset passwords.
14. Schedule training for business administrators, school financial assistants, building service staff in posting payroll, reading the AHR.
15. Performs related work as required.

Class Established: 7/92
Date(s) Revised: 7/09, 7/11
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.