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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II

Recruitment #21-003235-0023

Introduction

The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), is seeking an experienced and energetic individual to fill the position of Administrative Officer II in the Budget and Administration Unit. 

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

6 N. Liberty Street,  Baltimore, Maryland  21202

Main Purpose of Job

The Administrative Officer II – Budget & Administration serves as the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist for the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). The position ensures the bond re-payment program is accurately maintained in MHEC’s Bond repayment software. This position ensures all MHEC cash receipts are deposited timely and allocated to the correct programs. The position also leads a clerical accounts receivable position within the budget division. The employee must demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Develop reports for external agencies and constituent groups. Serves as Timekeeper within SPS Workday and performs other fiscal duties as assigned.

POSITION DUTIES

The selected candidate will perform the following responsibilities:

Enter payment information into the Financial Management Information System (FMIS). 
Process stop payments requests for undeliverable checks. 
Responsible for the collection and posting of cash receipts. 
Process all refunds and credits on returned grant funds. 
Responsible for the collection and posting of revenue transactions. 
Responsible for the annual collection of the Guaranty Student Tuition Fund.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Two years experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will possess current knowledge and two years of A/P experience, involving processing invoices in FMIS.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and previous accounting experience. 
Two years of experience performing reconciliations, working with cash receipts and submitting accounts to the Central Collection Unit (CCU). 
Two or more years of skilled experience using Excel.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 eligible (employment) 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

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:     

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston Street,  Room 608

Baltimore, Maryland  21201

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). 

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



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