Fiscal Services

Grade 102

Level Definition: 

Work involves the application of knowledge regarding rules, regulations, and policies and procedures in basic accounting support. Work activities are associated with performing basic accounting duties, processing of electronic fund transfers, account reconciliation, deposit preparation, and/or check processing. May include document management. Positions perform work under direct supervision. 

Knowledge Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. 
• Ability to accurately follow both written and verbal directions. 
• Ability to interact effectively with others in a professional manner. 
• Skill in collecting and organizing data. 
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems. 
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and timely. 
• Ability to use tools necessary for assigned work. 
• Basic knowledge of industry practices and procedures. 

Minimum Education & Experience: 

High School diploma or equivalent or a combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. At time of recruitment the hiring agency may specify additional education, certification, experience and/or additional qualifications depending on the position to be filled.

Grade 103

Level Definition: 

Work involves a more complex level of knowledge regarding rules, regulations, and policies and procedures in basic accounting. Work at this level involves basic analysis of data to identify facts and required action; and minor decision-making based upon well-defined rules, regulations, methods, and procedures with limited supervision. 

Knowledge Skills & Abilities: 

The following are in addition to KSAs for lower levels: 

• Ability to analyze, monitor, review, and input records. 
• Knowledge of records administration and maintenance. 
• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analysis of semi-complex data. 
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. 
• Basic knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to field of emphasis. 

Minimum Education & Experience: 

High School diploma or equivalent or a combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. At time of recruitment the hiring agency may specify additional education, certification, experience and/or additional qualifications depending on the position to be filled.

Grade 104

Level Definition: 

Work at this level involves the application of knowledge regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in carrying out more complex financial and banking duties. Work is differentiated from lower levels by the required broader and deeper understanding of accounting practices required. Work involves completing several steps; analyzing multiple sources of data to identify facts and required action; and making and communicating decisions to stakeholders. Work is normally performed under general supervision. Work differs from lower levels in that this work is more complex because of the breadth and depth of knowledge and responsibility associated with a variety of duties and with a greater degree of impact of decisions made. May provide task-specific training and guidance to lower-level staff. 

Knowledge Skills & Abilities: 

The following are in addition to KSAs for lower levels: 

• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with composure. 
• Skill in the use of analytical tools and data analysis methods. 
• Ability to work effectively within a complex work environment. 
• Ability to devise solutions to fiscal and administrative problems. 
• Ability to make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns. 
• Skill in assessing the performance of others and to take corrective actions as necessary. 

Minimum Education & Experience:

An Associate’s degree with emphasis in accounting or business or a combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. At time of recruitment the hiring agency may specify education, certification, experience and/or additional qualifications depending on the position to be filled.

Grade 105

Level Definition: 

Work may involve any of these duties: purchasing and leasing; preparing, negotiating and managing contracts and grants; less complex auditing; fundamental budgeting and accounting duties. Work at this level is of a general level and often requiring extensive contact with customers and the general public, and requires a general degree of knowledge, skills, and abilities and/or specialization in specific subject matter. Work activities involve decision-making within parameters of approved policies and procedures. 

Knowledge Skills & Abilities: 

The following are in addition to KSAs for lower levels: 

• Ability to set priorities and determine workflow. 
• Skill in evaluating alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. 
• Skilled at conducting and analyzing basic research and communicating results. 
• Skilled at applying principles, methodologies, standard, and best practices to identify needs and determine solutions. 

Minimum Education & Experience: 

A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting or business or a combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. At time of recruitment the hiring agency may specify education, certification experience and/or additional qualifications depending on the position to be filled. Certain job types may have additional bona fide occupational qualifications that are either traditionally or legally required. The minimum qualifications stated for the classification do not replace such bona fide requirements.

Grade 106

Level Definition: 

Work assigned to positions at this level are related to the management of fiscal, business, and/or operations of an agency, department, or institution. Work at this level is of a more complex and larger level than lower levels and often requiring extensive contact with customers and the general public, and requires a general degree of knowledge, skills, and abilities and/or specialization in specific subject matter. Work activities involve decision-making within parameters of approved policies and procedures. Individuals at this level must have gained a higher level of knowledge of the structure and mission of the agency. Often manages the work of others. 

Knowledge Skills & Abilities: 

The following are in addition to KSAs for lower levels: 

• Skill in assessing the performance of the organization and to take corrective actions or direction changes as necessary. 
• Ability to develop, interpret, and evaluate policies and procedures. 
• Ability to implement new systems and evaluate their effectiveness. 
• Highly skilled at preparing budgets and doing financial reporting. 
• Ability to perform market analysis and customer or agency needs assessments. 
• Advanced ability to makes sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns. 

Minimum Education & Experience: 

A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting or business, or a combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. At time of recruitment the hiring agency may specify education, certification experience and/or additional qualifications depending on the position to be filled. Certain job types may have additional bona fide occupational qualifications that are either traditionally or legally required. The minimum qualifications stated for the classification do not replace such bona fide requirements. 

Grade 107

Level Definition: 

Work at this level involves performing and/or directing duties associated with one or more large programs in an agency involving complex accounting, budgeting, auditing, reporting, and/or operations. Work is multi-disciplinary, and assignments address complex issues, problems, and/or systems. Most often supervises others work. 

Knowledge Skills & Abilities: 

The following are in addition to KSAs for lower levels: 

• Knowledge of principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources. 
• Advanced ability to implement new systems and evaluate their effectiveness. 
• Ability to solve program or service-related problems; determine actions to be taken in unusual circumstances within parameters established by formal policy, procedures, and standards. 
• Expert level ability to prepare comparative analyses and provide recommendations. 

Minimum Education & Experience: 

A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting, statistics, economics, or business, or a combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. At time of recruitment the hiring agency may specify education, certification experience and/or additional qualifications depending on the position to be filled. Certain job types may have additional bona fide occupational qualifications that are either traditionally or legally required. The minimum qualifications stated for the classification do not replace such bona fide requirements.

Grade 108

Level Definition: 

Work at this level involves providing professional services that include a broad scope and a variety of subjects for an agency and/or supervision of others. Work is multi-disciplinary, and assignments address complex issues, problems, and/or systems. The work is substantially more difficult than the prior level because of the unusual nature, magnitude, or overall impact on the agencies mission. Most often will supervise others work.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

The following are in addition to KSAs for lower levels: 

• Expert knowledge in fiscal, audit, budgeting, investment, and/or tax rules and procedures. 
• Expert ability to develop, interpret, and evaluate policies and procedures. 
• Expert level knowledge of principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources. 

Minimum Education & Experience: 

A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting, statistics, economics, or business, or a combination of education, certification, training, and experience which demonstrates equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. At time of recruitment the hiring agency may specify education, certification experience, and/or additional qualifications depending on the position to be filled. Certain job types may have additional bona fide occupational qualifications that are either traditionally or legally required. The minimum qualifications stated for the classification do not replace such bona fide requirements.