At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.

The Fiscal & Operational Support Division of the Planning, Environmental & Development Services Department (PEDS) is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of a Fiscal Officer. This position is responsible for the financial operations of a department or division. Duties include formulating budgets, establishing and maintaining billing systems, approving disbursements of funds, financial analysis, preparing fiscal reports, and assisting with processing of procurement documents and payment of invoices.

Although the primary responsibilities of this position include all fiscal aspects of the CDBG – Disaster Recovery grant, we also have Fiscal Officers responsible for other federal grants, revenue collection for development services and fiscal operations for the other divisions in our department. The selected candidate will be evaluated based on their qualifications and relevant experience and will be placed in the area needed at the time the position is filled.

This division offers frequent training opportunities to enhance technical knowledge and encourage professional growth. Cross training is provided when possible and every effort is made to prepare staff for promotional opportunities.

• Develops accounting systems and procedures necessary to carry out the fiscal activities of a department or division.

• Supervises the maintenance of general and subsidiary account ledgers, payroll records, accounts payable and purchasing.

• Supervises and participates in the preparation of fiscal statements and financial reports.

• Reviews, approves, and processes the disbursement of funds and monthly P-Card statements.

• Directs all activities associated with customer service, billing and collections.

• Receives, tracks, and processes invoices, change orders, purchase orders, and delivery orders in a timely manner.

• Maintains reports to track invoices, purchase orders, change orders and procurement contracts.

• Assists with federal drawdowns and reconciling the federal grant system to Advantage.

• Interprets financial data and prepares recommendations for administrative and operating management personnel.

• Coordinates the budget preparation processes for the department or division.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field and two years of experience in the accounting field, to include budget preparation, maintenance of accounting systems, and supervision. An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities, is acceptable.

Experience in Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, Access, and other accounting software.

Experience with federal, state and/or local grants.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Resumes are not accepted in place of a completed online application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position.

Please enter all periods of employment, including your current position, duties, hours worked and educational background. Failure to provide complete information will result in your application being disqualified.

The selected applicant will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical, drug test, and a background screening process prior to the start of employment.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County and to access a copy of the benefits handbook, we encourage you to explore the new hire benefits webpage, please take some time to review the Orientation Videos on the new hire hub as they provide valuable information about the generous benefits that the County has to offer.

Posting Date: 3/13/2024

Closing Date: 3/27/2024

(Posting is subject to close without prior notice)

$49,004 - $63,710 / Annually

Salary based on qualifications & policy

Orange County Administration Building

201 South Rosalind Street

Orlando, FL 32801

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.