Financial Specialist I

Salary

$59,700\.37 \- $99,499\.92 Annually

LocationFAIRFAX (EJ27\), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26\-00554

Department

Family Services

Opening Date

04/11/2026

Closing Date

4/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S21

Posting Type

Open to General Public

Job Announcement

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This position works as a detail\-oriented and collaborative accounts payable/accounts receivable supervisor to support critical financial processes that keep our programs running smoothly and efficiently. This role provides oversight in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting, while ensuring full compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), county policies, and state and federal requirements.

Why Join DFS?

You’ll be part of a mission driven department dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities. This role offers meaningful work, collaboration with knowledgeable colleagues, and opportunities to develop within a diverse and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides processing oversight for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Reviews, analyzes, and reports on financial data from multiple systems including JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, FOCUS (SAP), and more.
• Supports DFS Fiscal Leadership with audit requests.
• Ensures accuracy of accounts payable postings and manages payment documents.
• Oversees the DFS Travel Program and Gift Card Program, including procurement card management, funds reservations, high priority payments, vendor setup, and employee reimbursements.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for DFS staff regarding finance and travel policies and procedures.
• Conducts complex financial reconciliations and onsite gift card safe audits.
• Monitors spending and funding availability to maintain accurate encumbrances.
• Supports DFS Budget Unit with anticipated travel budget planning.
• Assists Financial Specialists II and III with the monthly LASER reimbursement analysis and submissions.
• Prepares audit documentation, as required, and preparation of ad hoc reports and analysis in support of accounts payable/receivable functions. Maintains accurate, clearly labeled documentation on all transactions and files. Ensures that records meet prescribed retention requirements.
• Manages all incoming bank wire revenue including researching, tracking, processing, and reconciliation.
• Collaborates with DFS program staff and key county partners including the Department of Finance and Department of Procurement and Material
• Ensures policy compliance and timely financial processing.
• Supervises an Administrative Assistant IV, including reviewing and approving reservations, payment documents, journal entries, and reallocations.

Illustrative Duties

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*(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all\-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) Prepares financial statements and reports and reviews for accuracy;

• Oversees the processing of budget, procurement, and/or payment documents;
• Analyzes cost, revenue and operating expenses;
• Maintains special revenue/account funds;
• Develops, prepares and justifies the budget for a small agency or assists with budget development for a large agency.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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*(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all\-inclusive list.) Knowledge of accounting theories, bookkeeping, public budgeting, and grant administration;

• General knowledge of laws ordinances and regulations governing municipal finance;
• Ability to interpret automated financial reports and financial policies and procedures;
• Ability to analyze revenue and expenses and make projections;
• Ability to complete budget documents in accordance with the Department of Management and Budget.

Employment Standards

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four\-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting; or a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field that has been supplemented by at least 6 credit hours of basic accounting principles and concepts.

BRIDGE CLASS EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level. This class can serve as a bridge class enabling individuals who do not meet the educational or professional experience standards listed above to qualify for this class by possessing four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level.

The purpose of this bridge class is to promote upward mobility within the Fairfax County workforce. However, persons qualifying for this class on the basis of their technical experience may not substitute this technical experience for education, or for professional experience, in order to qualify for other employment opportunities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, or financial reconciliations.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial and administrative policies.
• Experience supervising or providing oversight to administrative or financial staff.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to advise staff on financial processes.
• Proficiency with financial systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office applications.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, and a Child Protective Services check to the satisfaction of the employer.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work on\-site in an office environment.

Ability to use office equipment, to include copiers, scanners, and computers (including MS Office software and county applications)

Ability to file and retrieve hard copy files from a high file cabinet.

Ability to work with customers and coworkers in person, over the phone, and through video conferencing (Including MS Teams and Zoom). All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo\-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703\-222\-7314\. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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