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FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR II

Recruitment #23-004529-0001

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Finance and Administrative Services. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to serve as a Fiscal Services Administrator in the General Accounting section of the Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) unit of Maryland Department of Natural Resources, working in tandem with the Accounting Manager I to ensure the accurate and timely processing of fiscal and budgetary transactions through the strong and sound management and supervision of lower-level supervisors, accountants, and other fiscal services personnel. This position offers guidance and leads DNR Unit Fiscal Officers. The incumbent assists the Director and Deputy Director of Finance and the Director of General Accounting with the fiscal year closeout process. This position has prime responsibility for the Accounts Payable and Receivable functions within DNR FAS. This position also assists with management reporting and some fiscal officer duties for the Office of the Secretary.

POSITION DUTIES

This position serves as a Fiscal Services Administrator in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) unit. Varied and interesting financial and governmental accounting duties include supervision of accountants and other fiscal staff. The Fiscal Services Administrator II has primary responsibility for the smooth functioning of DNR accounts payable and receivable and serves as a backup for banking and general accounting activities in FAS, including training and supervision of the work of others. This position helps to ensure DNR Units’ compliance with budgetary and financial accounting policies and procedures as established by the Department of Budget and Management, the State Treasurer’s Office, and the Comptroller of Maryland. This position requires strong organizational, administrative, communication, and supervisory skills in the financial operations of a state organization and knowledge of governmental fund accounting and related policies and procedures. A high level of proficiency with spreadsheets and paperless processing is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is required.

EXPERIENCE: At least five years of experience in State of Maryland governmental accounting with progressively increasing responsibilities resulting in acquired knowledge in the areas of financial and budgetary accounting management to include accounts payable and receivable, year-end close-out, management reporting, and the ability to coordinate, clearly explain requirements, and aid departmental fiscal staff. A minimum of two years of supervisory experience is required.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credit hours in Accounting including a minimum of one course in Governmental Accounting, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing, for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education in Accounting including a minimum of one course in Governmental Accounting at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for up to one year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Accounting field of work for up to one year of the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Comprehensive knowledge of FMIS, RSTARS, and ADPICS relating to accounts payable functions.
  • Experience with the State of Maryland Comptroller requirements, processes, and procedures relating to accounts payable processing.
  • Experience with reconciliations and journal entries relating to accounts receivable transactions including year-end closeout.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.  

If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management and direct your questions/comments/concerns to the Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.  

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.



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