ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED
FISCAL OFFICER
Recruitment #14-004549-016
Department | COMM - Div of Tourism Film & Arts-MD St Arts Concl |
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Date Opened | 8/26/2014 11:30:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 9/9/2014 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $43,153.00 - $68,887.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Lettie Haynes |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Fiscal Officer within the Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts’ Maryland State Arts Council.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
175 West Ostend Street - Suite E
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The Fiscal Officer is responsible for all budgetary and administrative operations for the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) under the direction of the Executive Director.
POSITION DUTIES
Responsibilities include: preparation and monitoring of the operating budget for the agency; compiling data for presentation to the agency Executive Director, Departmental Budget Analysts and Officers, and the Council; monitoring all expenditures and receipts; recommending adjustments in the budget; conducting the annual fiscal year close-out; providing information to auditors. Incumbent is also responsible for the monitoring and reporting on annual partnership application(s) to the National Endowment for the Arts; overseeing the agency’s grant payment process; and managing administrative functions including all procurement contracts, facility management, inventory, requisitions, expenditures, and documentation of agency administrative and fiscal procedures. This position also supervises the administrative specialist and office secretary.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least four years of related governmental and/or public accounting and budgeting experience. Candidates must possess management experience and have at least one year of supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess strong written and oral communications skills, as well as strong analytical and organizational skills. The incumbent must also possess knowledge of generally accepted accounting and governmental accounting principles as well as fiscal control reporting policies and procedures. The ability to handle multiple, concurrent and high priority tasks is a must. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and other relevant software is required. Applicants must have extensive experience with Excel.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is STRONGLY preferred that you apply online If you are unable to apply online, please submit a paper application to:
DBED Office of Human Resources
ATTN: FISCAL OFFICER
World Trade Center
401 East Pratt Street - 10th Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
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