FISCAL ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN II

This is a Position Specific-Recruitment for Cecil County Department of Social Services. Cecil County Department of Social Services is located approximately 55 miles north of Baltimore off of Interstate 95; the last exit before the MD/DE line.

It is important to complete the Supplemental Questions as part of the application process.

Department of Human Services

Cecil County Department of Social Services

Local General Administration

170 East Main Street

Elkton, MD  21921

The main purpose of this position is to function as fiscal technician, reconcile agency accounting systems to fiscal control systems and develop automated spreadsheets, ledgers and reports. Identify budget trends and recommend budget realignments.

AFS (Automated Fiscal System):

Inputs vendor invoices into AFS for payment. Approves payments using the CHESSIE (Children's Electronic Social Services Information Exchange) Program, verifies all payments downloaded and makes sure payment amounts are correct. Produces and reviews checks, vouchers, batch transaction listings, vendor payment listings and transaction logs from AFS. Inputs all bank deposits and journal entries into system.

At all times, the incumbent will provide customer service to both internal and external customers that meets or exceeds the standards set by the department.

FMIS (Financial Management Information System):

Verifies vendors are in the system and coding on invoices is accurate. Verifies travel advance vouchers. Inputs vendor invoices into FMIS for payment as direct vouchers, purchase orders and interagency payments. Prepares, verifies and tracks all year end accruals.

Various Payments:

Prepares all Human Services Development Corp. payments, all Donaldson Brown payments, all CHAP (Cecil Heating Assistance Program) payments and logs all deposits in journal. Prepares all Adult Trust Account Payments and Emergency Assistance checks. Prepares month end reports.

Miscellaneous:

Verifies accuracy of all deposits in AFS and FMIS. Conducts EBT(Electronic Benefits Transfer) Card audits. Prepares month end reports.

Emergency Preparedness:

Participates when called upon to support Emergency Support Function # 6 operations as outlined in the State of Maryland Emergency Operations Plan.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of experience reconciling agency accounting systems to fiscal control systems or developing automated spreadsheets, ledgers and reports using accounting software packages or identifying budget trends and recommending budget realignments.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience calculating and recording financial, statistical or other numerical data may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Financial Clerical/Finance Technicians classifications or specialty codes in the financial field of work at a rate of one year of military experience for the required experience.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

The ideal candidate will possess:

1. One year experience using FMIS (Financial Management Information System), MD CHESSIE (Children's Electronic Social Services Information Exchange), CARES (Client Automated Resource Eligibility System), AFS (Automated Fiscal System), or other commercial computerized accounting systems.

2. One year experience with banking functions; such as, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable, etc.

3. One year experience using Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, etc., to prepare spreadsheets and reports.

4. One year experience communicating with internal and external customers.

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

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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.

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Department of Human Services

Examination Services Unit

Attention: Betty Ketterman

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email bettyj.ketterman@maryland.gov; Voice 410-767-7147, toll-free:  1-800-332-6347.  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.  Resumes and copies of diplomas are not required for this examination process.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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