What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Operations Coordinator position at Centre County Government?
Position Overview:
To assist the Chief Financial Officer in the financial operation of Centre County Government. Perform a variety of fiscal, financial, accounting, and/or budgetary duties at the direction of the department head. Responsible for maintaining accurate files and records in compliance with federal, state and county policies, procedures and requirements.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Compiles data for budget preparation.
2. Participates in procurement and RFP processes.
3. Interacts with County departments and offices in regard to financial administration duties of department.
4. Compiles and reviews budget data.
5. Prepares reports as requested by Chief Financial Officer.
6. Manages inventory and supply control for County.
7. Monitors federal and state grant funding and allocations for County.
8. Prepares check request, purchase requisitions, budget revisions, and other financial documents as needed.
9. Prepares correspondence and financial documents as requested by director.
10. Provides staff support for Finance Committee meetings.
Other Duties:
1. Assists County departments working with the County’s accounting system.
2. Assists with general administrative duties for department.
3. Assists internal and external auditors as needed.
4. Attends meetings, in-services, and trainings as required.
5. Performs other job duties as required.
Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work:
Education/Training Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or public administration or an associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related fields
Work Experience:
Minimum five (5) years working experience performing accounting or bookkeeping duties. Computer experience with accounting software required.
Benefits
Medical Benefits:
- Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Wellness program with wellness incentives
- Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
- United Concordia Dental Insurance with two options
Retirement Benefits:
- County Retirement Pension
- 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15%.
- Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
- Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plans
- Military Time Buy Back Options
Paid Time Off:
- Vacation – Earn from 10 to 24 days annually based on years of service.
- Personal – Earn 2 days annually.
- Sick – Earn 1 day per month, with unused accumulation applying toward extended sick bank.
- 13 Paid County Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits:
- Group Life Insurance Plan - $20,000 life insurance provided.
- Education Assistance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary Benefits – Short- and Long-Term Disability, Term and Whole Life Insurances, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Insurances, Pet Insurance.
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TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT/ISSUES WITH APPLYING:
If you are having technology issues with the application process, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@centrecountypa.gov or 814-355-6748.
Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: $25.31 - $30.36 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30