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Financial Specialist III

Fairfax County Government
$79,192.88 - $131,987.44 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, child care, retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Fairfax
Jan 31, 2026
Job Announcement Be part of the award-winning organization of Water Resources and Infrastructure in Fairfax County with excellent fringe benefits and make an impact in financial support of critical infrastructures serving the residents and businesses of Fairfax County. Water Resources and Infrastructure is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES). The Wastewater Management Program is an Enterprise Fund which consists of eight funds to manage the program's financial and budgetary requirements to comply with the program's bond resolution, enterprise fund guidelines, and GASB financial reporting. Under the limited supervision of the Financial Specialist IV, the incumbent's duties include: Monitoring Wastewater Management's operating and capital expenditures. Performing review, analysis and evaluation of various financial and reconciliation procedures. Reviewing and processing documents related to accounts payable, financial contracts, encumbrances, and change orders. Overseeing revenue collection for the Wastewater Management Program. Preparing the monthly sales of services revenue billing from wholesale customers. Analyzing and ensuring receipts of charges are in accordance with county ordinance. Generating monthly financial and management reports for the enterprise fund financial and management activities. Managing financial function for wastewater grants. Coordinating and overseeing audit processes. Assisting with annual ACFR Reporting preparation. Supervising and training financial staff. The ideal candidate will possess: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks. The ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. High level of integrity and honesty. Water Resources and Infrastructure (WRI) is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES). Please visit us here to learn more about us. DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. Select here to learn more about DPWES. Benefits: Join Fairfax County, a stable work environment in an organization that values diversity, inclusion, innovation, and a team that focuses on maximizing advancement opportunities. Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits: Benefits Retirement Note: The appointee to this position is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flood, and other emergencies requiring division resources. Employment Standards 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 either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, three years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in accounting. CPA Certification. Three to five years of experience in the areas of financial report preparation, audits, fund accounting, capital construction, and capital asset accounting and reconciliations of expenditures. Two years of experience in applying generally accepted accounting principles and knowledge of enterprise fund accounting or in ACFR financial reporting. Two years of experience in using SAP or similar accounting software. Two years of experience in utilizing the principles, methods, and practices of governmental budgeting and financial management PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. Ability to produce organized and legible handwritten, typed/computer generated documents. May be required to walk for extended periods of time during public or community events. Position is generally sedentary. However, it requires the ability to stoop, bend, and reach. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interviews and may include exercises. 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.