Financial Specialist I

Since 1977, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has served the Fairfax County community by enhancing mobility, safety, and the quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors through planning, coordinating, funding, implementing, and sustaining a multimodal transportation system. FCDOT is seeking a motivated and public service-oriented professional to join the Coordination and Funding Division (CFD), primarily responsible for supporting the Funding Section by managing key transportation funding sources, including Fund 30040 (Contributed Roadway Improvement) and Fund 40180 (Tysons Service District). The role provides support to the liaison for the Tysons Transportation Advisory Board in coordinating funding and project activities; assists overseeing funding plans for transportation projects; performs financial analysis and associated budgeting activities; and supports the implementation of business processes for service district funds and activities. In a quickly evolving environment, this position will provide a rewarding experience for an individual interested and invested in achieving the county's strategic transportation goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating, maintaining, and monitoring deposits, reserves, and cash flows for transportation projects;
• Assisting in developing funding strategies for transportation projects/programs and applications for transportation funding;
• Performing data entry for monthly proffers received from developers;
• Maintaining complex spreadsheets to track developer contributions (proffers) for transportation projects; recommending application of proffer revenues in compliance with statutory requirements;
• Coordinating internally and externally with stakeholders to repurpose proffers; preparing materials and attending board meetings and public hearings related to proffer use;
• Managing annual capital and operating requirements for Fund 40180; preparing cyclical budget submissions and assisting in developing revenue forecasts to ensure fund availability;
• Tracking project payments to identify potential surpluses or shortfalls; recommending reallocation opportunities;
• Assisting in developing federal, state, and regional grant applications for transportation projects; securing agreements and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements;
• Providing support to the Fund 40010 manager, including generating ad hoc reports, reconciling expenses and revenues, and serving as backup for fund management;
• Assisting in preparing and communicating reports, recommendations, meeting summaries, letters, official items for Board of Supervisors' consideration, and other documents, as required;
• Attending other project-related meetings, both in-person and virtual, including occasional evenings and weekends; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or a related field.
• Prior experience in governmental accounting, public procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or financial management.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to procurement, contracts, and grants.
• Experience preparing grant reimbursement requests in compliance with program and grantor requirements.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software in financial management and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, as well as strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize among multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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.