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FISCAL ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN II

Recruitment #21-004523-0012

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

2301 Argonne Drive

Baltimore MD 21218

POSITION DUTIES

Examines financial data received from commercial vendors to determine accuracy of commission payments; performs reconciliation of monthly commission statements. Develops and maintains spreadsheets and ledgers to ensure commissions paid balance to contracted amount, Processes commission payments for blind vendors and USPS; Records commission and gross sales amounts into various federal and state reports; Invoices blind vendors for late set-aside payments and account receivable debts. Uses FMIS to identify payment history for blind vendors when they inquire about not receiving checks timely. Maintains files of vending commissions, commission payments to blind vendors, gross sales reported by commercial vendors, national average payments for selected blind vendors, account receivables on vendors not paying monthly set-aside and other debts. Develops and distributes reports for summary Processes monthly set-aside reports from blind vendors, reconciles monthly statements and inputs data into an automated spreadsheet. Develops, updates and implements automated spreadsheet and reports when new facilities are added for use by other staff. Provides support on phone calls for all OBVS headquarters staff and BP staff; Assists in maintaining equipment repair log; assists in preparing internal requisitions for equipment purchases and other needs. Assists with managing complaints from blind vendors & agency personnel reporting vending machine issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with developing excel spreadsheets and formulas or similar program.
  • Experience working with the State of Maryland’s Financial Management System (FMIS) or a similar financial management system.
  • Experience in researching discrepancies in accounting and budgetary data and making necessary adjustments.
  • Experience in providing bookkeeping or accounting support in the operation of a small business or in the food service industry.

Selection Plan

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. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.    

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

Applicants must complete the MD State Government on-line application for employment recruitment #21-004523-0012. The Application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications for the position. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered. Paper applications can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. To obtain a paper application visit our website dors.maryland.gov or marylandpublicschools.org. TDD (410) 554-9399. Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and travel throughout the State are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment. Applicants must consent to State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.   TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.          




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