FISCAL CONTRACT SPECIALIST

LOCATION: SIKESTON ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

The Fiscal Contract Specialist is responsible for compiling and maintaining records of contracts for designated programs and funding sources to ensure correctly and timely billing and/or reporting of financial information. This position also provides clerical support for the VP/CFO and may assist with any and/or all fiscal duties as necessary for smooth and timely operation of the department.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Fiscal Contract Specialist provides fiscal support to designated contracts.

  • Maintains and controls contract files in accordance with contract requirements to ensure contract compliance from the fiscal perspective.

  • Responsible for ensuring that all reports and invoices as well as receivables are documented in the contract files for monitoring and auditing requirements.

  • Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.

  • Reviews, investigates and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.

  • Distributes and verifies expenditures and receivables according to reports.

  • Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.

  • Prepares financial information for program reports and monthly invoicing and prepares the report as per contract.

  • Works closely with the Contract Specialist and/or Program Director assigned to the program to assist with the backup documentation for the reports and/or invoices and to establish budgets and financial information then enters into MIP for posting.

  • Responsible for preparing Journal Entries and or Cash Receipts for designated contracts.

  • Responsible for reviewing accounts payable entries for data entry and coding for designated contracts.

  • Assists with any/or all fiscal duties as necessary for the department to complete required tasks.

  • May process weekly, biweekly, monthly or quarterly taxes as needed for timely submission.

  • Responsible for recording loan payments and transfers into MIP for posting.

  • Responsible for completing Bank Reconciliations timely and accurately.

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. B.S in accounting (or related field) is highly desirable.

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communication and manage well at all levels of the organization. Must have the ability to empathize with and understand the needs of DAEOC clientele. Must have knowledge of living and working conditions in the six-county area of Southeast Missouri as they relate to DAEOC clients. Must have a license valid in the state of Missouri and proper insurance. Must have adequate transportation. Must have an understanding of DAEOC’s six county service area.

DAEOC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin or other protected classification.

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Interested candidates should submit resume along with college transcripts to hr@daeoc.com until position is filled.