Introduction
The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Accounts Payable Lead within the Division of Administration and Information Technology.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
World Trade Center - 401 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the timely and accurate payment of invoices and bills.
POSITION DUTIES
Invoices are processed through the Financial Management Information System (FMIS). The incumbent compiles daily invoices for distribution to the Accounts Payable Assistant for input into ADPICS; Reviews and approves or rejects invoices to be submitted for final transmittal; Scans invoices and transmittals for submission to the Comptroller; Interacts with Pre-audit of the Comptroller regarding expedited payments and other issues relating to potential delays or rejection of invoices; Serves as backup to the General Accounting Manager to perform essential duties when necessary, including journal entry preparation and posting corporate purchasing card reconciliations; interacts with Venders to resolve issues of duplicate payments, and various discrepancies such as Federal Identification Numbers (FID), addresses and other questions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two years of experience in administrative or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above at the rate of one year experience for 30 credit hours of education for up to 60 credit hours of the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred candidates should have:
- experience with the State's Financial Management Information System (FMIS)
- knowledge of accounts payable procedures and policies
- be able to work independently
- possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
- have an aptitude for detailed work
- experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and or other relevant software
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is highly preferred that you apply online at http://business.maryland.gov. Go to the top of the page and click MENU then click on DBED and WORK AT DBED. If you are unable to apply online, please submit a resume to:
DBED Office of Human Resources
ATTENTION: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LEAD
World Trade Center
401 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
As an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
