Fiscal Specialist

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full Time

Nature of Work: This is para-professional work involving the performance of specialized duties relating to accounting, auditing, purchasing, payroll, or fiscal operations. Work includes calculating statistical data, balancing accounts, preparing cost accounting reports, supervising the processing of purchase orders, assisting in the preparation of monthly reports and participating in budget preparations. Work is performed with relative independence; however, general supervision is received from an assigned supervisor.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience Bachelors degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field OR two years of college level courses in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field and four (4) years of responsible experience in the accounting/financial area OR Seven (7) years of responsible experience in the accounting/financial area.

Special Qualifications: N/A

Pay Range: $56,409.60 with step increases to $73,444.80 Annually

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information: The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by July 27, 2026 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by July 27, 2026.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
* Knowledge of business, bookkeeping, and accounting skills, procedures, methods, and practices
* Knowledge of basic statistical concepts and methods
* Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
* Knowledge of existing work systems and requirements of the specified area
* Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
* Ability to make decisions on the basis of City rules and regulations
* Ability to operate standard office equipment
* Ability to organize, compile, and maintain accurate departmental records
* Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports
* Ability to perform basic mathematical computations to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
* Ability to communicate in order to respond to questions from vendors, City employees, and the public
* Ability to view computer screens and printouts
* Ability to understand oral or written instructions
* Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures and guidelines
* Ability to adhere to safety policies, guidelines, and procedures
* Ability to sit 76 to 100% of the time; type 51 to 75% of the time, and reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stand, walk, push, and pull up to 25% of the time
* Ability to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds up to 33% of the time

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

* Compiles and computes statistical data, maintains cost accounting records, and prepares cost accounting/financial reports; participates in the preparation of the annual budget
* May also assist in the closing of various funds at year end
* Receives, deposits, maintains, files, and records all monies received by the assigned area; receives and balances monthly bank statements for accounts
* Provides direction to and monitors the work of subordinate clerical staff
* Balances the payroll each pay period by posting adjustments to each division affected, adjusting totals overall, assigning check numbers for special deductions, and preparing journal entries to post deductions; calculates pay adjustments for retroactive pay, garnishments due the Court, and other adjustments
* Supervises and participates in the processing of renewals, requisitions, invoices, purchase orders, vouchers, and open orders for periodicals, materials and supplies; approves reimbursement of petty cash expenditures
* Coordinates the preparation and mailing of special assessments levied against property owners; researches addresses and verifies property legal descriptions
* Analyzes open order purchases, responds to requests from vendors for partial payments, resolves invoice discrepancies, maintains accurate vendor file records, researches commodity purchases for statistical and bidding purposes, processes vendor requests to be placed on bid lists, and publishes and accepts bids
* Processes personnel transaction forms (i.e. new hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, and demotions) for city employees; verifies coding information, and updates and retrieves computer data)
* Responds to questions regarding processes, procedures, ordinances, and other related issues specific to the assigned area
* Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
* Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: employment@cityofomaha.org