Budget and Payroll Analyst; Agency BUDGET Specialist II

Introduction

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

World Trade Center 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the Budget and Payroll Analyst position within the Division of Administration and Technology.

Primary responsibility is to direct and coordinates formulation, monitoring, and presentation of budgets for controlling funds to implement program objectives of organization. Applies principles of accounting to analyze past and present financial operations and estimates future grant revenues and expenditures to direct and formulate the budget. The incumbent will serve as the payroll lead, ensuring full regulatory compliance and auditing timekeeping records to in compliance with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Time and Labor Business Regulations.

In addition, incumbent will serve as a liaison officer for Human Resources, Central Payroll Bureau, and Statewide Personnel System. Candidates must possess working knowledge of principles and practices of business and public administration, budgeting and governmental appropriations accounting; analytical procedures and techniques and mathematical concepts used in developing and monitoring agency budgets; government accounting standards; accounting principles and practices;
In-depth knowledge and skill in analyzing records, reports, and other business and financial documents to organize and present accurate and concise conclusions and recommendations related to agency budgets; excellent interpersonal, written, oral communication and analytical skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft, Google Suite, Workday, Statewide Personnel System, or other relevant financial software.

Experience:

Seven (7) years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution. Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute graduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration at a rate of 30 credit hours for five years of required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Budget Officer classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a year-for-year basis 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.
1) A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
2) Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace Tools (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Meet, Google Drive).
3) Experience in analyzing financial records, reports, and other document to develop accurate annual budget projections utilizing the Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System (BARS).
4) Experience Working with Maryland Statewide Personnel System (SPS), Workday, Central Payroll Bureau, and Human Resources.

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.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. If unable to apply online, please submit your state application/resume by the closing date and time to the HR contact listed below. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to the HR contact listed below.

Anna Halikias anna.halikias If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at . You may also visit our website:
Department of Commerce. 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  or Application.

Help. If you are unable to apply online, submit your State application form, resume and supplemental questionnaire to: anna.halikias As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer,…