Principal Fiscal Analyst

Introduction

Are you a motivational team player with a passion for excellence ready to make a difference in the workplace and in your community? Do you have what it takes to thrive under pressure in a complex governmental environment? Tired of the long commute into the big city? If yes, we want you on our team!

About This Role

Prince William County is hiring for the position of Principal Fiscal Analyst. We are seeking an extremely talented individual willing to work with a team of highly motivated staff and be an instrumental part of the day-to-day responsibilities related to tax revenue accounting and reconciliation, financial reporting, technical GASB interpretations and audit management. The Principal Fiscal Analyst is responsible for the tax revenue accounting operations and must ensure the county maintains an adequate system of tax accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of financial reporting, and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Federal, State and Local tax laws. The position reports to the Fiscal Manager and is a key member of the Revenue Accounting team.

Minimum requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. and 6 years of experience with financial accounting and reporting of tax revenues and compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.

Preferences

• Effective accounting skills, basic governmental accounting experience and GASB technical knowledge.
• Five years’ experience in public accounting.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting or similar field.
• Three years of experience in tax revenue accounting.
• Experience and compliance with applicable Virginia Codes and Statutes.
• Oracle EBS or cloud reporting experience.
• Active CPA and/or CGFM license
  
  

Special Requirements: Must pass a Criminal Background Check upon employment, and during employment, every two years thereafter, as is required by the state, and federal laws, and as found within contracts executed with the County for local tax collection.

Work Schedule

This position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. This position is a part-time teleworking eligible role that may revert to in-office scheduling if business needs change.

Hiring Salary Range

$97,542.00- $104,676.00/annually

We Also Offer Great Benefits Including

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities
  
  

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

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Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees
  
  

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By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.
  
  

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Please select the response that best represents your highest level of completed education. Please ensure that the option you select corresponds with what is documented in the education section of your application.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or a related field
• Bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field
• Associates degree in an accounting or a related field
• Associates degree in an unrelated field
• HS/GED
• None of the above
  
  

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Please quantify your experience in accounting. Please make sure you detail and document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• 6 years or more
• 4 -5 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 1 year or less
• No experience
  
  

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Do you have municipal governmental accounting and financial audit experience? Please make sure you detail and document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have experience with tax revenue accounting? Please make sure you detail and document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please describe your level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel. Please make sure you detail and document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Advanced - This level of skills is required to use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel. A person with this level of skills is able to automate some operations, manage Macro commands, and create MS Excel applications.
• Intermediate This level of skills is required to work with multiple worksheets, filter data, use integrate functions, and manipulate databases. With this level of skills, a person understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel.
• Basic - This level of skills is required to perform tasks and work with data in worksheets. A person with this level of skills is able to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions.
• No experience
  
  

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Do you have knowledge of Federal, State, and Local tax laws? Please make sure you detail and document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please indicate if you possess any of the following professional certifications.

• CPA
• CPFO
• CMA
• CGFM license
• Other
• None
  
  

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How many years of experience do you have working with a team or leading a team?

• 3 or more years
• 2 years
• 1 year
• Less than 1 year
  
  

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Please select the items for which you have been directly responsible in any management or accounting role(s). Please make sure you detail and document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Reconciling and reviewing large complex financial data
• Financial systems enhancements and interfaces
• Month end and year end closings
• Accounting audits – providing Prepared by Client (PBC) request from auditors
• None of the above
  
  

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Do you have experience using Mobius Workforce and Financials or Oracle Cloud ERP solution? Please make sure you detail and document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have experience using Oracle EBS, or cloud reporting? Please make sure you detail and document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question