Financial Specialist

Position Overview

Join one of the region's premier fire departments as a Financial Specialist at the West Sacramento Fire Department. In this role you will support the organization’s financial operations by managing departmental budgets, auditing cash management practices, preparing financial reports, and maintaining complex financial records. Work in a modern office environment with controlled temperature conditions and moderate noise levels that include dispatch and emergency tones.

Key Responsibilities

• Interprets, implements, and enforces City policies and procedures relative to financial record keeping activities in the department.
• Participates in the preparation and monitoring of the department budget.
• Provides technical assistance on budget matters to others in the department.
• Assists in the development of the department's cash management policy and procedures.
• Serves as the primary liaison to the Administrative Services Department's Finance Division.
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies in departmental financial records.
• Compiles financial data and prepares analytical reports.
• Carries out special projects and statistical studies as required.
• Performs tasks using budgeting software, databases, automated accounting systems, spreadsheets, and word processing tools.
• Assists in the investigation and application process for potential grants and tracks grant fund utilization.
• Provides administrative and clerical support to the department head and assigned staff.

Required Qualifications

• Combination of training and experience including a high school diploma (or equivalent) plus thirty (30) college semester units in accounting and business administration.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in maintaining financial and related statistical reports; additional relevant experience may substitute for college units.
• Submission of an official City of West Sacramento application form, a resume, and a completed supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete submissions may result in disqualification.
• Possession of a valid Class "3" or "C" California driver license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Governmental experience with purchase orders, contracts, and insurance requirements.
• Proficiency with software such as Central Square, Accela, and DocuSign.
• Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced emergency services environment.