FISCAL ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN II

This is a Position-Specific Recruitment for Howard County Department of Social Services - Finance Unit.

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Department of Human Services

Howard County Department of Social Services

7121 Columbia Gateway Drive

Columbia, MD 21046

This position will function and perform the full level of work for Fiscal Accounts Technician II.  Reconcile and update corresponding special and daily reports, and compile data for fiscal and upper management’s use for monthly analysis. Reconcile agency accounting systems to fiscal control systems; develop, update and implement automated spreadsheets and ledgers to complete audit reports as required. Review and research Federal, State and Local reports concentrating on developing solutions for problematic cases where funds have not been released or distributed in accordance with Federally mandated programs that apply to the State. This position must effectively communicate by telephone, in writing and/or in personal with supervisors and other personnel in other local departments to meet the Agency’s objectives. At all times, the incumbent will provide customer service to both internal and external customs that meets or exceeds the standards set by the Department.

Reconciles and update corresponding special and daily reports, and compile data for fiscal and upper management's use for monthly analysis.

Reviews and analyze financial data from bank documents-voided checks, bank charges etc. to input data into automated spreadsheet and update budget spreadsheets and other fiscal reports utilized by agency's management staff.

Reconciles agency accounting systems to fiscal control systems.

Develops, update and implement automated spreadsheets and ledgers to complete audit reports as required.

Summarizes financial data for special reports to determine if cases are out of compliance.

Performs accounts maintenance functions which includes; preparing adjustments to reconcile account information in fiscal systems; reallocate payments to the appropriate accounts etc.

Performs time keeper functions in Workday system  

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. 

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

1) Three months or more experience in using in any one of the following FMIS/RSTARS /AFS/CHESSIE/ CARES, for accounting processes or Workday for time keeping. 

2) Six months or more experience in utilizing Microsoft Office suite applications; Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

3) Six months or more experience in setting up and maintaining spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel application.

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 employment (eligible) list for one year.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. 

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.   

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.  

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. 

If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Department of Human Services

Examination Services Unit

Attention:  Moses Devaprakasam

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email moses.devaprakasam@maryland.gov ; Voice 410-767-7416, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.

The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.