FISCAL ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN I

Introduction

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!\r\nThe 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 nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.\r\nAs 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 (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.\r\n�\r\n\r\nThis is a SPECIAL APPOINTMENT position. The incumbent will work at the pleasure of the appointing authority.�\r\n

GRADE

11\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This is a SPECIAL APPOINTMENT position. The incumbent will work at the pleasure of the appointing authority.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe main purpose of this position is perform administrative and fiscal duties to support the finance department at the MD Police and Correctional Training Commissions. The duties include but are not limited to general administrative clerical support, financial deposits, FMIS data entries, materials and supplies management, accounts payable functions, physical inventory, development and implementation of automated spreadsheets, requisition tracking and mailroom duties.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Uses word processing and spreadsheet software and peripheral equipment to produce correspondence, reports, tables, etc., responds to email inquiries, provides general administrative clerical support, including filing, copying, scanning, shredding, communicating fiscal related activity to the agency.\r\n Reviews and processes accounts payable documents, obtains approval from end users to pay invoices, codes invoices with correct PCA, Aobj and PO numbers, scans and emails to A/P department for processing, marks paid invoices with correct V, D, IA , etc. numbers, files paid invoices, follows up with vendors to resolve all outstanding issues, reconciles invoice discrepancies, communicate with DPSCS Fiscal Unit regarding processing of invoices and payments to vendors.\r\n Creates daily receipt allocations in Excel spreadsheet, codes all checks and cash with accurate PCA, Aobj, and TC, inputs accurate and complete deposits in FMIS (Financial Management Information System), maintains a schedule for shredding deposited checks, manages chargebacks, contacts clients with any outstanding issues.\r\n Performs tasks within the Enterprise Inventory Management System (eIMS) such as assisting with inventory, monitoring quantity of Office supplies items, Janitorial supplies, Maintenance supplies and Uniforms, ordering supplies to replenish inventory stockrooms, withdrawing supplies from eIMS.\r\n Reviews and analyze open purchase orders, creates and maintains procurement spreadsheet to log all approved and rejected requisitions to capture amounts, coding, procurement tracking numbers and status of open requisitions.\r\n Serves as the primary backup for the Service Specialist. Assists with mailroom duties, performs shipping and receiving tasks, creates packing slips, follows up on outstanding orders, and assists with issuing uniforms.\r\n Reconciles lodging reports, reviews billing for training, prepares and submits requisitions in Smartsheet.\r\n Performs other duties as assigned.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience: Three years of experience reviewing, verifying, recording, adjusting and balancing financial transactions.\r\nNotes:\r\nSix credit hours in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\n\r\nOne year of professional experience working with Microsoft Excel.\r\nOne year of professional experience working with Google Suite.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n� Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\n� Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\n� Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n� Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child�\r\n� Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n� Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to emily.eubanks@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.\r\n\r\nIf you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to emily.eubanks@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the assigned analyst using the information below.\r\nEmily Eubanks\r\nemily.eubanks@maryland.gov\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n