Budget & Financial Operations Specialist II

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Human Services in Washington County seeks a budget analyst to manage local DSS fiscal operations, including budgeting, accounting, and expenditure control for Adult, Child and Family Services totaling about $1.6M. The role ensures GAAP-compliant processes and accurate reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and two years of accounting analysis experience, with emphasis on internal controls and audit readiness. State employment benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
• Two years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service and Fiscal Management-Provides professional accounting management of fiscal operation for local DSS office consisting of monitoring, processing and tracking funds for all Adult, Child and Family Services to meet the goals and objectives of the Department of Human Services and Washington County.
• General Accounting/Reconciliations- Responsible for general accounting functions to ensure safeguarding of assets and accountability for funds, in accordance with GAAP and state & local procedures. This is done by reviewing and recommending implementation of procedures, which guarantee secure internal control.
• Ensures timely and accurate submission of fiscal and procurement reports, monthly & quarterly, as required by DHS, local, General Accounting Division and local DSS procedures. Creates detailed supplemental Excel spreadsheets.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Maryland Department of Human Services in Washington County seeks a budget analyst to manage local DSS fiscal operations, including budgeting, accounting, and expenditure control for Adult, Child and Family Services totaling about $1.6M. The role ensures GAAP-compliant processes and accurate reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and two years of accounting analysis experience, with emphasis on internal controls and audit readiness. State employment benefits apply.