Fiscal Accounts Technician II

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. As part of the Maryland State Department of Education, the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) provides services to assist students with disabilities prepare for the work world, vocational rehabilitation services to assist adults with significant disabilities who are seeking to enter or reenter the workforce, and the adjudication of Social Security disability claims for the citizens of Maryland.

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Salary will be based on qualifications and Agency Budget allowance.

Division of Rehabilitation Services
10461 Mill Run Circle
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

Hybrid schedule may be available after completion of training (up to 3 telework days permitted each week).

This position will manage and direct the Central Maryland/Region 5 regional office and four district offices in utilizing procurement and accounting procedures within State guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate records for all operating costs and client expenditures, as well as maintaining internal bookkeeping records for all accounting, inventory, purchasing and budgetary matters. The Fiscal Accounts Technician will identify budget trends and recommend budget realignments, reconcile accounting systems, and assist with bill payment to ensure timely processing of invoices and payments to vendors.

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:

• 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.
• 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 invoice processing, bill payment and account reconciliation.
• Experience working with an electronic case management and/or a financial management information system.
• Experience with using Excel spreadsheets or a similar program.

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

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to  or mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application if you are unable to apply online.

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to the Human Resources address listed above.

Inquiries can be made to , TDD . Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

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