FISCAL SERVICES OFFICER I

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Fiscal Services Officer I is the supervisory level of work performing all fiscal services for one or more State facilities, local departments of social services or local health departments in accordance with fiscal policies and procedures prescribed and disseminated by a chief of fiscal services and fiscal staff at the headquarters of a secretariat level department or independent agency.

The Fiscal Services Officer I position at the MD Department of Juvenile Services will perform all fiscal services for one or more DJS State facilities in accordance with fiscal policies and procedures. The Fiscal Services Officer I position will review and approve expenditures transmittals as to the appropriateness of budgetary coding, availability of appropriation and any discrepancies in procurement.   The Fiscal Services Officer I will review and reconcile payroll reports, analyze monthly expenditures, reconcile subsidiary accounts to State Financial System general ledger accounts, reconcile working fund accounts, review and approve CPC logs and support documents, participate in annual budget process.  The Fiscal Services Officer I position will supervise Fiscal Accounts Technician I/II.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Three years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.

Notes:

1. Applicants who had met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.

2. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional budgeting experience or one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Financial field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

1. Two years of accounts payable experience.

2.  Three years of supervisory experience.

3.  Two years of Microsoft Excel.

 

Please be sure to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire to address the preferred qualifications.

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 at least one year.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show the qualifications for this recruitment.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).  The Certified Eligible list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.  Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.  The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other Maryland State agencies.

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

 

The online application submission process is strongly encouraged. However, if you are unable to apply online then you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below.If you choose to fax or mail your application, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#. All paper applications must be received by 5 p.m. by the close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment.   Postmarked applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Incorrect and/or incomplete application forms will not be accepted. Paper applications can be submitted to: 

    Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

    OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

    One Center Plaza

    120 W. Fayette St.

    Baltimore, MD. 21201

    Attn: Linda Padgett

    Fax number 410-333-4188 

    TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay. 

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please, contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov.  Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

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

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.