FISCAL ACCOUNTS CLERK II

Department of Human Services

Calvert County Department of Social Services

Finance Unit

200 Duke Street Prince

Frederick, MD 20678

Reviews the accuracy of documents for processing in Financial Management Information System (FMIS), Automated Fiscal System (AFS ) & CHESSIE (the Maryland Children's Electronic Social Services Information Exchange system). This includes but is not limited to direct vouchers, travel vouchers, invoices, and inter-agency payments processed through FMIS.

Records all financial transactions not paid within the CHESSIE system to the appropriate foster child's control ledger within the same month the transaction occurs.

Researches discrepancies in transactions to ensure financial accuracy and proper budget coding. Communicates with internal and external customers regarding corrections as needed.

Reviews 310's prepared by Title IV-E Specialist or other staff members that correct a child's IV-E eligibility.

Prepares the necessary journal vouchers to correct the codes and processes the journal vouchers through AFS in the same month 310's are received in Finance.

Prepares and records deposits to the various agency accounts. Processes Emergency Check Requests.

Verifies cash from the Cashier booth as needed. Provides customer service to both internal and external customers that meet or exceed the standards set by the Department.

Participates on Strategic Planning Quality Improvement Committee or a Sub-Committee as assigned. Provides on-call emergency shelter management duties, as needed

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. 

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two 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.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

1.One year of experience performing Accounts payable/payment processing

2.One year of experience performing bank account reconciliations.

3.One year of experience using Microsoft Excel

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. 

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 is required prior to hire.  

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

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:

Department of Human Services

Examination Services Unit

Attention:  Moses Devaprakasam

311 W. Saratoga Street,

First Floor Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email moses.devaprakasam@maryland.gov ; Voice 410-767-7416, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

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.

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