FISCAL ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN II, CONTRACTUAL

This is a full-time contractual position within the Maryland Department of Human Services, Budget and Finance Office.

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Department of Human Resources

Budget and Finance

Accounts Payable Division

311 West Saratoga Street

Baltimore MD 21201-3500

This position processes various types of invoices including but not limited to direct pay voucher, payments against purchase orders and interdepartmental payments; ensures that all invoices and travel vouchers received are processed accurately and in a timely manner. The position is also responsible for the reconciliation of the working fund and bank deposits for the Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Budget and Finance.

Verifies data requests for payment to determine accuracy or previously paid and the proper authorized signature; enters data into the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) appropriately; ensures compliance with State mandated processing guidelines; develops and implements Excel spreadsheets; prepares salary advances, settlement checks, travel advances, account reconciliation or working fund checks; performs secondary review of advance requests, expense vouchers, deposits, invoices and check issuances to ensure accuracy of information and all supporting documentation; develops, calculates, monitors and ensures that agency funds are accrued and paid in accordance with agency policies and procedures; maintains adequate documentation supporting all accrued expenditures and related payments; tracks accrued expenditures, liquidations and accuracy of accrual balances for review by DHS Program and Finance staff, legislative and internal auditors; prepares bank deposits for courier pickup and records the deposit in the Relational Statewide Accounting and Reporting System (R*STARS) or Working Fund Deposit Ledger; updates R*STARS system in FMIS for transmission to the State Treasures Office; identifies accounts receivable transactions and promptly notifies management of the collection to ensure credit to the account; maintains the automated working fund database, recording of daily receipts and disbursements; reconciles daily activity with cumulative balances and monitors the fund balance to ensure availability of funds for future disbursements and audits individuals' expense accounts in accordance with State and DHS guidelines; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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.

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 with use of personal computer, MS Office and network servers for database management, reporting and spreadsheets.
• Experience with Fiscal Management Information System and Relational Statewide Accounting and Reporting System.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.  

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.  

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Human Services at 410 767-7414.

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Attn: Kendra Young, DHR Employment Services Unit, 311 West Saratoga Street, Room 140, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3500.   

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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. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.