FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR V

This is a professional position responsible for planning, directing, and controlling activities of the Accounting Branch, which consists of 29 accounting staff members, to ensure that financial transactions are verified, recorded and reported to management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and in compliance with State and federal regulations and practices. 

Grade 22 Standard Salary Schedule

$63,341 – $101,708

This position plans, directs and controls the activities of the 30-member Accounting Branch to ensure that financial transactions are verified, recorded and reported to management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and in compliance with State and federal regulations and practices. The position oversees drawdown of more than $6 billion in federal and State grants, control of encumbrances, and asset management at the MSDE headquarters building and other sites Statewide. The position is responsible for development and monitoring of fiscal policies and controls; coordination of fiscal year-end closeout; responding to multiple State and federal audits; providing fiscal policy advice to MSDE managers; and providing feedback on financial reporting, vendor payment, and grant reporting information systems.

Plans, directs and controls the activities of the Accounting Branch to ensure that financial transactions are verified, recorded and reported to management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and in compliance with State and federal regulations and practices;  ensures proper management of financial transactions, including drawdown and payment of more than $6 billion in federal and State grants, and control of encumbrances; oversees asset management at the MSDE headquarters building and other sites Statewide; develops and monitors fiscal policies and controls; responds to multiple State and federal audits; analyzes complex general financial reporting, vendor payment and grant reporting information systems; oversees and evaluates work of the accounting staff to ensure effective and efficient processing of transactions and reporting to management; coordinates fiscal year-end closeout in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and State guidelines; serves as a key advisor to Division of Business Services managers; and provides analysis for special projects.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or 36 post-baccalaureate credit hours of coursework from an accredited college or university in Accounting.  CPA desired.  

EXPERIENCE: Five years of professional experience with managing, designing, and developing financial control systems for multiple programs.  Two (2) years of the required experience must include direct supervision of other professional employees.

NOTES: Two (2) additional years of experience as defined above may be substituted for the required education.

Knowledge of accounting, program budgeting, and allocation of financial resources; knowledge of governmental and/or fund accounting and State procurement policies and regulations; skill in the interpretation of State and Federal Statute and regulations; skill in using spreadsheet software; skill in scheduling and managing multiple tasks; skill in identifying problems and deriving solutions; ability to analyze data and make sound decisions; ability to supervise staff, manage projects, monitor performance, and establish, manage, and use accountability systems; ability to effectively lead and work as a team member; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Applications should be received by October 3, 2014

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

Applicants must include their resume and complete a Maryland State Government on-line Application for Employment indicating application for Position #039439 JobAps# 14–004532-001. The Application, resume, and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications and possesses the Essential Requirements for the position.  Completed Applications must be directed to the Staff Employment Section within the Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 or faxed to 410-333-8950.

For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit the State of Maryland’s Job Application website at http://www. dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/pages/jobseekershome.aspx Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

To apply for this position online go to http://jobaps.com/MD/jobs/msde to submit your application, resume and attachments.  This method allows you to access your documents for future recruitments and to verify that the appropriate documents have been attached to the recruitment that requires them.  If you utilize fax or regular mail to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment:  First and Last Name, Position Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS#.  You must also complete an MSDE application for Director of Business Services. Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.