Fiscal Analyst- Health Department

Position Summary: The Fiscal Analyst-Health Department processes accounts receivable & payable, grant funding and reporting, audit and budget preparation, financial processes and provides clerical support for the Health Department. The position will also assist with medical billing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs accounts payable, reconciles statements, assigns account codes, balances and submits vouchers for payment.
• Deposits and reconciles daily cash receipts, monthly financial and disbursement reports, grant affidavits and general ledgers.
• Assists with resolving day-to-day problems related to Accounts Receivables and Payables.
• Assists Health Department supervisors with annual budget development, revenue, and expenditure reporting for grants in the health department.
• Responsible for completing and submitting financial reports to grant funders.
• Ensures compliance with financial policies at Riley County.
• Serves as the department purchase card administrator and processes monthly reconciliation for all divisions within the Department
• Consults with vendors, customers and staff to discuss, formulate and resolve accounts payable.
• Communicates with Human Resources and Budget and Finance Officer on personnel and pay-related requests, processes and issues.
• Assists Budget & Finance Officer to update and implement policy and processes.
• Assists Budget & Finance Officer with monthly budget reports for Riley County Board of Health

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Assists supervisors with financial planning within the Health Department.
• Assists in public health emergency preparation and response efforts.
• Assists supervisors to determine needs for equipment, staffing and program cost items. 
• Reviews requisitions for office supplies to ensure budgetary authority.
• Participates in regional coding and billing meetings, as needed.
• Provides review of budgets with Supervisors and Director as requested.
• Acts as back up for Administrative Assistant II for inventory management and supplies. 
• Acts as back up for Administrative Assistant II for office administration tasks.
• Maintains patient and staff confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Education: Associate degree required in business administration, accounting, finance or related field. 2 years’ data entry experience preferred. 2 years’ AP/AR, grant management or finance related experience preferred. Experience working with the public required. Technology experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s): None

Experience: Knowledge of Microsoft office, emphasis in Excel and experience working with the public. Experience in data collection, entry and reporting with attention to detail. Experience with grant management and Paylocity preferred. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and basic accounting procedures. 

Skills: Ability to analyze financial data. Ability to meet deadlines. Great attention to detail required. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Communication skills, both written and verbal skills are required. Ability to excel in math and numerical calculations.  

Appropriate combination of experience and education considered in lieu of the above requirements.

Physical Demands: The physical demands represented are required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision required include close vision.

Work Environment: The work environment represents those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal noise level.

Riley County Health Department is a smoke-free environment.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.