Senior Fiscal Administrative Officer

Open to Dept. of Health & Social Services Merit Employees Only

Recruitment #082114-MABB05-350600

Summary Statement

The incumbent in this position is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising a unit of accounts receivable and administrative staff for the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.  Responsibilities include maintaining an accounts receivable system, collecting client financial/insurance information, the preparation and submission of insurance claims for behavioral health services, claims adjudication and the collection of client required co-pays.  The incumbent in this position will conduct in-depth, comprehensive analysis and perform forecasting of revenues.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Analyzes, reconciles and consolidates vouchers, records, journals, ledgers and statements.
     
  • Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary recommendations.
  • Reviews financial transactions and codes for conformance to standard procedures and accounts.
     
  • Compiles, analyzes and prepares a variety of statements and reports for state, special, private or federal funded programs for use in financial, budget and personnel planning. 
     
  • Develops cost projections based on past records and anticipated activities and makes fiscally sound recommendations.
     
  • Applies standardized accounting principles and practices.
     
  • Reviews internal accounting policies and procedures and makes recommendations for revisions.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Senior Fiscal Administrative Officer
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Three years experience in accounting using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  2. Three years experience in compiling, analyzing and interpreting financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
  3. Three years experience in analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions.
  4. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
  5. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
  6. Knowledge of budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.

Additional Posting Information

Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Department of Health and Social Services in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.

This position will have Statewide responsibilities which requires travel throughout the State.  The State of Delaware provides transportation services to State agencies.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.