Fiscal Clerk

Prince George's County Government; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Prince George’s County Government is seeking an entry-level professional in community liaison/development/advocacy or social services. Incumbents collect, analyze and summarize data, working under supervision. This is a limited-term grant-funded position with potential benefits upon eligibility.

The agency, PGCDSS, serves County residents and collaborates with the Finance Dept. Location is Hyattsville, MD. Interviews are tentatively scheduled; standard duties include vendor communications and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field.
• Responsible work experience coordinating group activities, preferably with disadvantaged individuals.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze invoices for accurate reconciliation.
• Process daycare, mentoring, tutoring, transportation, and kinship reimbursement invoices and receipts timely and accurately.
• Daycare processing – average 50 children served per month; volume varies with invoicing frequency.
• Mentoring processing – average 30 youth/families served; approx. 20 submissions weekly.
• Tutoring processing – average 15 submissions per month.
• Transportation processing – average 30 submissions per month.
• Kinship reimbursement processing – average 20 submissions per month with receipts.
• Complete data entry of CJAMS invoice submissions to Finance on the CAFS spreadsheet.

Skills

Data entry

Invoice processing

Vendor communication

Customer service

Policy awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Social Service

Tools

CJAMS

CAFS spreadsheet

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

This position is limited term grant funded (LTGF). Positions designated as limited-term grant-funded are temporary in nature and the employment period is contingent upon the grant's continued funding availability.

This position does offer benefits.

About the Position

This is entry level professional work in the areas of (1) community liaison/development/advocacy or (2) social services work among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Incumbents participate in the collection, analysis and summarization of data relating to the administration of the program to which assigned. Work is performed under close supervision of a higher-level Community Developer or other supervisory position. Work performance is evaluated in terms of accuracy and compliance with established guidelines and procedures.

About The Agency

The Prince George’s County Department of Social Services (PGCDSS) is the primary human services provider in the county, operating as a local agency of the Maryland Department of Human Services. The Department provides opportunities for eligible residents to become independent, responsible, and stable members of the community through public benefit assistance programs. The Department also provides direct support for the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults living in the county, investigating and addressing instances of suspected abuse or neglect. The work of PGCDSS is done in an effort to build stronger communities, one family at a time.

• Review and analyze invoices for accurate reconciliation.


• Process daycare, mentoring, tutoring, transportation, and kinship reimbursement invoices and receipts timely and accurately.


• Daycare processing – average 50 children served per month, submission volume varies, depending on whether vendors invoice the agency monthly, weekly, or bi-weekly.


• Mentoring processing – average 30 youth and families served, approximately 20 submissions weekly, the remainder are submitted monthly.


• Tutoring processing – average 15 submissions per month.


• Transportation processing – average 30 submissions per month.


• Kinship reimbursement processing – average 20 submissions per month (each submission includes an average of 5-10 receipts that must be analyzed to ensure eligible purchases are included and tax is excluded).


• Complete data entry of CJAMS invoice submissions to Finance on the dedicated CAFS spreadsheet.


• Monitor dedicated invoicing email.


• Facilitate the addition of new vendors into agency systems.


• Communicate with vendors to establish and maintain quality customer service.


• Resolve vendor inquiries and complaints.


• Collaborate with the Finance Department to ensure timely payment and troubleshoot issues.


• Stay up to date on relevant fiscal policy updates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.


• Responsible work experience which includes coordination of group activities, preferably including work with disadvantaged individuals.


• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: September 3, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 925 Brightseat Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.


• Maintain & possess a valid driver's license


• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.


• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.


• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.