Job Description
To develop, monitor, administer and maintain the accounting and fiscal operations of Cumberland County Courts in accordance with all federal, state, and local reporting and compliance requirements..
Position Information:
Starting Salary: $38.34 hourly/ $74,763 yearly salary
Classification: Financial Manager II
Position Code: CT3040
5-Factor Grade: 116
Work Hours: This position will work and be paid for 75 hours in a 2-week pay period
Current Cumberland County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion policy.
Responsibilities:
- Implements and maintain a detailed accounting system that ensures all fiscal requirements are met in accordance with grants, financial reporting and compliance requirements for each funding stream for the department.
- In conjunction with the rest of the Court Leadership Team, responsible for finding problems and issues in the Courts accounting processes and implementing resolutions, process enhancements, and controls to assure that we have uniform financial policies and procedures in place across the Court in compliance with County policy.
- Assist the Court Leadership Team with analyzing the short and long term financial/economic forecasting of Court Funds.
- Develops and prepares the budget for the county which are used for forecasting, managing and adjusting budget as needed. Additionally, uses prepared budgets for reviewing and approving invoices for payment from provider agencies and other vendors.
- Ensure that the fiscal staff is properly trained and managed to meet the financial reporting needs of the County and Court.
- Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual required reports for county, state, and auditors.
- Responsible for service contracts.
- Manage special projects and implementations of new software, policies, and processes. Ensure new software/processes meet all financial reporting and compliance requirements. Fully train staff on new systems.
- Manage the financial aspects of special projects, i.e.: 5–10-year furniture plan, 5–10-year technology plan, etc.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving invoices for payment
- Part of the department management team.
- Provides support to District Court Administrator and other Court Department heads and program managers (APO, JPO, DRO, CCU, CASA) through addressing fiscal requirements, concerns, and questions.
- Monitors fiscal processes and suggests improvements as needed.
- Serves as liaison between county and Courts, case management and fiscal.
- Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
- Assist Court departments with temporary fiscal officer and accountant vacancies.
- Attend seminars, internal and external meetings relating to financial operations as necessary.
- Assist the County Finance Department in implementing new policies and procedures. Coordinate with county finance on updates and emerging priorities.
- Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
Qualifications:
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with an accounting emphasis.
- WORK EXPERIENCE
2-3 years’ in government accounting or accounting related experience. Audit experience helpful.
Company Description
Mission Statement:To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.
We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!
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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
Retirement Benefits:
- County Retirement Pension
- 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
- Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
- Normal Retirement Options:
- Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
- Age 60 with any amount of credited service
- Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- Military Time Buy Back Options
Paid Time Off:
- Vacation
- 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
- 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
- Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
- Personal
- 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
- Sick
- 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
- 12 Paid County Holidays
- No waiting period to receive paid holidays
Additional Benefits:
- Educational Assistance
- 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Account
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance