York County Finance Compliance Specialist

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November 2025

Job Description
County of York

Human Resources

Finance Compliance Specialist

Status: Full-time

FLSA: Exempt (Salary)

Annual Salary: \$65,000 - \$72,000

Union: Non-Union

Reports to: Finance Director/Manager

Job Summary
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the

range of duties performed by

employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all

duties performed within the

job.

The Finance Compliance Specialist is responsible for assisting with

overseeing for the financial

health of the county. This role involves strategic planning, financial

analysis, and ensuring

compliance with all financial regulations and county policies. The

Finance Compliance Specialist

works directly with the Finance Director in guiding financial decisions

to department leaders and

county management regarding grant and vendor management to ensure

compliance with all

county, state and federal policies, regulations and laws. This full-time

position works within the

Finance Department and occupies a confidential position within the

meaning of 26 M.R.S.A. 962

(6) (C).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Works under the general supervisor of the Director of Finance and

his/her designee, who provides

guidance on conformance with established rules, regulations, federal and

state laws, as well as all

county financial policies.

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Key Responsibilities
1. Monitor county grant expenditures and comply with all state and

federal program

guidelines.

2. Maintain records of all grant payments and provide quarterly

reporting for grant

program related activities.

3. Coordinate financial records relating to all county grant programs

with the finance

director and county manager. To include preparing all required reporting

for to

awarding agencies.

4. Execute program management oversight on behalf of York County

especially

programmatic requirements.

5. Assist county departments with monitoring and evaluating large

contracts; to include

review of proposals, pricing information, bid proposals, and assisting

with

administering contracts and purchase orders to specifically approved

vendors.

6. Monitor contract compliance to ensure all terms and reporting

deadlines are met.

7. Evaluate competence of vendors and review their invoices for

accuracy.

8. Maintain database regarding vendors performance and quality of

product(s).

9. Utilize financial software and other specified programs. (ex. MUNIS,

Kronos, Excel)

10. Ability to cross train and assist as needed regarding all aspects

of the process of

invoicing in accordance with county policy and best financial practices.

11. Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing

vendors, as required.

12. Assist in preparing all quarterly and yearly reports, to include

all year end closing

activities.

13. Effectively work independently and as part of the financial team.

14. All other specifically assigned projects within the finance

department as directed.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with financial software to include Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,

professional journals,

technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations.

• In depth knowledge of finance and accounting principles and

professional standards.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to read,

write and present

financial data in appropriate format to a variety of audiences.

• Confidence in decision-making and taking responsibility.
• Adheres to County Government Policy and Pro cedures.
• Meets County Government productivity and quality standards.

Experience
EXPERIENCE EDUCATION - CERTIFICATIONS

• Public sector finance experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Munis, and KRONOS time keeping a plus.

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Education

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• BS or BA in finance, business administration or related field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• A minimum of two years experience working directly with financial

data.

Specifi

Salary : $65,000 - $72,000