KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAbility to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to effectively respond to questions and complaints; good working knowledge of general office administration, proper application of grammar skills, and ability to communicate effectively; ability to work independent of direct daily supervision; ability to understand state and federal laws, rules and regulations as they apply to County Government; must be able to extract and interpret financial data, develop and follow procedures that comply with laws, regulations, and County objectives; skills in the operation of a personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to adjust rapidly to fluctuating situations, and multiple simultaneous projects; ability to organize work, set priorities, meets critical deadlines, and follows up assignments with minimum direction; ability to work in compliance with departmental policies and procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, governmental representatives, constituents, outside agencies, and the general public. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSBe involved in internal audits, perform on site visits for various County departments; aid departments in improving internal controls, financial reporting and other related duties as required; familiar with budget preparation as well as federal and state grant compliance; special projects as assigned.