MPT Fiscal Accounts Specialist

Maryland Public Television, commonly known as MPT, is a public television network that broadcasts throughout the entire state of Maryland and the District of Columbia and into parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. MPT is Maryland's only statewide broadcaster. Headquartered in Owings Mills, MPT is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and is a producer of both locally and nationally distributed TV programs and digital content.

 

Maryland Public Television 

11767 Owings Mills Blvd. 

Fiscal Accounts Specialist in the Accounts Payable section are responsible for ensuring the timely accurate review, evaluation, determination of propriety, and processing of all non-payroll related disbursements. The selected candidate will ensure that the preparation and processing of disbursement transactions are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), COMAR and the Annotated Code of Maryland and that any issues, discrepancies, or errors arising from the processing of these transactions are investigated and resolved. The employee will audit and evaluate transactions and ensure propriety and completeness. The incumbent will perform reconciliations of financial data between multiple financial systems.

· Process accounts payable invoices and working fund transmittals, and adjustments in FMIS.

· Assist Procurement unit in the review of purchase order request.

· Reconcile employee travel advances as well as expenses reported by employees on travel expense reports according to State travel guidelines insuring accuracy.

· Assist in the budget preparation by compiling data in spreadsheets.

· Assist Accounting & Finance office personnel with revenue and expenditure transactions relating to coding and compliance with State regulations.

· Email all energy invoices to BITH Energy group as received.

· Reconcile annual 1099 report from GAD.

· Requests weekly and monthly revenue and expense report from FMIS and uploads to the Business office shared drive.

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

equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience reviewing, verifying, recording, adjusting

and balancing financial transactions.

Note: 

• Candidates may substitute experience developing and implementing fundraising or communications

strategies on a year for year basis for the required education.

• Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred

qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your

qualifications.

•  Experience in a fiscal, administrative, and/or office management role
•  Experience in Microsoft Office Suites, Google Meet, Google Docs and verbal/ written communication skills
• Experience with computerized inventory systems, familiarity with FMIS-ADPICS approval 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 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

The online applications are Strongly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to Maryland Public Television – HR, 11767 Owings Mills Blvd., Owings Mills, MD 21117. Paper application materials must be received by the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted. 

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-581-4382. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Aaron Clark at 410-581-4115.

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

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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.