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Fiscal Support Specialist II

Job Description

The Fiscal Support Specialist II performs a range of professional accounting activities. This includes research, analysis, preparation, data entry, and the maintenance of financial records and reports. The specialist is responsible for processing and issuing payments for departmental programs, services, and purchases, as well as managing databases and monitoring budgets to track expenditures and revenues. This role prepares program expense reports, maintains detailed transaction records, and retrieves information for external audits. The specialist also performs reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions, researches discrepancies, and takes appropriate steps to resolve them. Furthermore, the role involves interacting with the public to provide information and assistance, responding to inquiries and complaints, and coordinating financial documents. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

+ Perform routine to complex professional accounting activities, including research, analysis, and data entry.

+ Prepare and maintain financial records and reports, including program expense reports.

+ Process and issue payments for departmental programs, services, and purchases.

+ Manage databases and monitor budgets to track expenditures and revenues.

+ Conduct reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely transaction recording.

+ Research discrepancies and resolve issues accordingly.

+ Interact with the public to provide information and assistance on policies and procedures.

+ Establish and maintain financial documents and records.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in accounting and accounts payable processes.

+ 1-2 years of accounting experience, including AP/expense reports, maintaining transaction records, and reconciliations.

+ Basic proficiency in Excel, including the ability to use basic formulas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field is highly preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

+ Bachelor's degree preferred.

+ Experience with local or state government, public schools, universities, or housing authorities.

+ Experience with ERP systems.

Work Environment

The role operates in a professional office setting with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. There is potential for the position to transition to a permanent role, providing an opportunity to support a local government team during a period of transition.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portsmouth, Virginia.

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Kaitland Clawson

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitland-clawson-552605154/

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.43/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.