Fiscal Assistant III – Gen. John Stricker Middle​/Stemmers Run Middle; FTE

Position: Fiscal Assistant III – Gen. John Stricker Middle/Stemmers Run Middle (1.0 FTE)

Job Category:
Administrative Support

Performs complex accounting clerical duties in support of the Office of Title I and the Office of Community Schools. Assists in the development of proposed budgets for allocations from Title I & Concentration of Poverty (CoP) grants. Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance. Generates and reviews reports. Provides advice and guidance regarding Title I & CoP grants. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Supports schools and central office staff with fiscal documentation, budget management and fiscal planning.
• Collaborates with accountants and staff to ensure school spending and documentation align with grant requirements.

Coordinates with school and central office staff to correct or acquire documentation. Meets with accountants to verify the accuracy of formulas, rates of pay, salary projections, and cost estimates in Budget Proposal Forms. Responds to questions regarding appropriate fiscal documents for expenditures and remaining funds in accounts. Reviews reports of Title I and CoP expenditures at each school and updates budget tracking documents with data from the financial system.

Processes financial transactions.

• Prepares position work documents in conjunction with accountants to ensure the accuracy of time and effort cost associated with Title I grants. Maintains a position inventory of grant funded positions.
• Compiles, stores and files completed fiscal documentation in appropriate location.
• Attends and makes use of training opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, and

Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree or the completion of 60 college credits in accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Six years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal control work.

Experience with grant budget preparation process and monitoring of budget expenses is preferred.

Note:

Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience that provide the knowledge and skills to perform effectively in the class may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of accounting clerical work and bookkeeping. Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Knowledge of personal computers and MS Office software applications, with a intermediate level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Experience with accounting software. Ability to work well independently.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing and maintaining a variety of complex accounting records and reports. Skills in analyzing and reconciling financial data. Skill in rapid and accurate data entry. Skill in interpreting and applying rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to perform mathematical computations. Ability to follow rules and regulations. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and system records. Ability to make decisions in accordance with established school policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL AND

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in a school. The employee will have one primary work location but will need to travel to other assigned locations periodically. Work includes the operation of office equipment.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Retirement:
Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.

Salary:

$25.43 - $40.66 per hour depending on experience, per ESPBC (Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County) grade 06 hourly base pay scale for non-exempt office professionals, clerical and classified employees, effective September 20, 2025. Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at.

Benefits:

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at

Conditions of Employment:

• Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully completing a background, Department of Social Services (DSS) and criminal history check. A completed application must be on file in the Office of Staffing/Temporary Services to be eligible to work in this position.

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a…