Fiscal Specialist
JOB CODE: 2030
PAY GRADE: 1090
SALARY RANGE: $23,643 - $38,976
LOCATION OF WORK
Various City-Parish Departments
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of a higher classification, performs clerical and fiscal work including: maintenance of various accounts, records of transactions, and cashier activities. Work may involve handling large volumes of cash. Incumbents in this classification exercise some independent judgment. Performs other work as requested.
ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS
Prepares and reviews direct payment purchase order/contract requisitions, pay-in vouchers, and personnel action forms for accuracy; calculates payrolls and other deductions; reconciles personnel records and time sheets.
Responds to inquiries whether in person, by telephone, or written correspondence; prepares correspondence; maintains related files.
Performs cashier duties, verifies cashier beginning and ending balances, investigates and reconciles discrepancies; prepares bank deposits, documents, and reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, semiannual, and annual basis.
Reviews and verifies vendor or contract prices of items listed on requisitions and computes extension by adding taxes and discounts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of cash handling, form processing, and record keeping procedures.
Knowledge of basic mathematical procedures used to make fiscal calculations.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Skill in the operation of modern office equipment such as, a cash register, calculator, copier, computer terminal, and related peripherals.
Ability to handle money quickly, honestly, and accurately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Ability to communicate and follow written and oral directions.
Ability to apply good work habits such as punctuality, reliability, preciseness, and dependability in order to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the department and division.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) None.
OTHER JOB ASPECTS
Position(s) may require passing a typing (45 words per minute), word processing, spreadsheet, and/or other computer skill test(s).
NOTE:
The work examples described in this specification are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from job performance requirements if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the job.