FISCAL ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN I (Payroll)

MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

State pension

Job summary

MD is seeking a Fiscal Accounts Technician I to join the team in Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves reconciling accounting systems, developing reports, and managing accounts receivable and payable. With a minimum of three years in financial transactions, applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their qualifications on application.

The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, leave, and a state pension, along with the opportunity for professional growth within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in financial transactions.
• Experience with automated systems in financial contexts.
• Understanding of budget trends and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile agency accounting systems to fiscal control systems.
• Develop automated spreadsheets and reports.
• Analyze and report accounts receivable and payable.

Skills

Automated systems for accounts payable

Spreadsheet creation and usage

Financial transaction management

Education

Graduation from an accredited high school

Job description

Overview

This is a repost. Previous applicants need not apply. If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with over 9,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. We have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (vacation, sick leave), state pension, supplemental retirement options, and the State Employees Credit Union.

Grade

11

Location

Baltimore City – 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215 (Headquarters)

Position Duties

The position duties for Fiscal Accounts Technician I include reconciling agency accounting systems to fiscal control systems, developing automated spreadsheets, ledgers and reports, identifying budget trends and recommending budget realignments. The position analyzes, processes, and reports accounts receivable and payable to provide support to the accountants and fiscal management. Responsibilities include maintaining the accounts receivable database and reviewing, calculating, verifying, recording, and reconciling accounts payable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Three years of experience reviewing, verifying, recording, adjusting, and balancing financial transactions.
• Note: Experience calculating and recording financial data may substitute for one year of required high school education on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Note: Six credit hours in accounting from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Note: Military service experience in applicable financial classifications may substitute for one year of required experience.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• One year of professional experience utilizing an automated system for accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking receipts and disbursements, supply inventory, or fixed asset inventory.
• Two years of professional experience creating and using spreadsheets.

Selection Process

Please provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications. All information 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 eligible employment list for at least one year.

Examination Process

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. Please provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
• Personal Leave – new State employees are awarded six personal days annually (prorated).
• Annual Leave – ten days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave – fifteen days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental Leave – up to sixty days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve holidays per year.
• Pension – State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

Instructions

Online applications are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may be emailed to Lena Murray at Maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in office by the closing date for the recruitment. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

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