Accounting Technician; Financial Specialist IV

Join Fairfax County’s Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP) as a Financial Specialist IV and play a key role in managing the program’s financial operations, reporting, and procurement. In this position, you’ll work closely with the Finance Manager to provide data-driven insights, support strategic decision‑making, and ensure fiscal integrity while helping Fairfax County deliver cost‑effective, environmentally responsible services.

• Manage day‑to‑day Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) operations, including reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Conduct rate analysis and revenue analysis to support budgeting, financial planning, and operational decision‑making.
• Oversee Capital Improvement Program (CIP) financial tracking and reporting.
• Create and maintain visualizations of KPIs and perform detailed analysis to enhance operational efficiency and improve decision‑making.
• Conduct on‑site reviews and participate in strategic meetings to align financial oversight with operational activities.
• Conduct budget analysis and support budget development, including preparation of materials for board matters, responses to FOIA requests, and financial oversight for four separate funds spanning four distinct business operations.
• Develop and implement fiscal policies, process improvements, and staff training.
• Lead contract and procurement management, ensuring compliance and cost‑effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records and support audits.

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.

• Benefits
• Retirement

DPWES provides award‑winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse workforce of approximately 300 merit and 50 non‑merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally responsible and cost‑effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.

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, four 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.

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

• Ten years of experience in financial management, accounting, or governmental finance.
• Knowledge of SAP/FOCUS or similar financial systems and procurement processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Two years of strong supervisory skills with a focus on mentorship, goal‑setting, and performance management.

Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist and shoulder movements. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a…