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FISCAL TECHNICIAN

EXEMPT: No
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
UNION: 05
UPDATE: 1/19/2010

SUMMARY: Responsible for applying the principles of accounting to provide financial controls for the implementation and maintenance of general ledgers, journals and required reports concerning all activities and the general accounting and auditing duties related to the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Administers approved accounting procedures.
• Responsible for the general maintenance and control of all accounts that include the supervision of all computer adjustments and reconciling statements.
• Records daily transactions, maintains accurate and concise records and files for all statistical information.
• Responsible for quarterly statistical and collections reports.
• Posts accounts payable and receivable as computer software requires.
• Prepares necessary worksheets for payroll reporting, budget presentations and other special projects as required.
• Reconciles cash on hand to bank statements when necessary.
• Performs related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent with emphasis on business and/or mathematics.
• Requires a strong background and experience in bookkeeping (minimum of three year’s experience).
• Must be able to work with little direction and work effectively with the public and other offices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.  The employee frequently is required to stand and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Human Resources - Bucks County Courthouse
50 North Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Phone: 215-348-6544

Government Service Center - Lower Bucks County
7321 New Falls Road
Levittown, PA 19055
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: 215-949-5800

Government Service Center - Upper Bucks County
261 California Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
Thursday 8: 30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
Phone: 215-529-7250