FISCAL ACCOUNTS CLERK, LEAD

THIS IS A POSITION-SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT FOR THE HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

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DHR/CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT- FISCAL UNIT
7121 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE
COLUMBIA, MD 21046

This position performs Lead Level work of reviewing, verifying, recording, adjusting and balancing financial transactions.

Employees in this classification assign, review, and approve the work and train lower-level Fiscal Accounts Clerks.

This is a lead level full performance position responsible for carrying out the full and complete financial operations of the Child Support Fiscal Unit as administered by the Child Support Enforcement Division of DHR in an accurate, timely and professional manner adhering to Federal, State and Local regulations.

This position reviews, controls records and balances financial transactions in accordance with prescribed procedures utilizing major accounting systems - KidStar, Child Support Enforcement System (CSES), and CARES.

This position is also responsible for setting up new accounts, completing certified audits and working all reports that enhance the disbursement of payments.

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.

Notes:

1. Experience calculating and recording financial, statistical or other numerical data may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required high school education.

2. Six credit hours in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3. A minimum of five courses or six months of accounting-related training in a vocational training program in subjects such as journalizing transactions, analyzing transactions into debits and credits, posting to a general ledger, payroll, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Financial Clerical/Finance Technicians classifications or specialty codes in the financial field of work at a rate of one year of military experience for the required experience.

One year of the required experience must include conducting financial audits of accounts and direct handling of financial audits of accounts and direct handling of financial transactions.   

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 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. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

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  

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

DHR Examination Services Unit,
311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882.  Do not submit unsolicited documentation. The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.
 
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.