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.
The 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 over 9,000 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.
As 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.
GRADE 11 LOCATION OF POSITION Baltimore City 6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21215 Headquarters Allegany County 13800 McMullen Hwy SW Cumberland, MD 21502 Western Correctional Institution
POSITION DUTIES
The position duties for Fiscal Accounts Technician I role include:
• Reconciling agency accounting systems to fiscal control systems or developing automated spreadsheets, ledgers, and reports. • Identifying budget trends and recommending budget realignments. • Analyzing process and reporting accounts receivable and payable to provide support to the accountants and Fiscal management in these areas, including but not limited to: • Maintaining the accounts receivable database and reviewing, calculating, verifying, recording, and reconciling accounts payable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
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DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One year of professional experience utilizing one or more of the automated systems listed, such as system for processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking receipts, and disbursements, supply inventory, or fixed asset inventory. Two years of professional experience with creating and using spreadsheets.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure to 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 eligible employment list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
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.
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. • Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually, prorated based on start date. • Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year. • Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year. • Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. • Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year. • Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may be emailed to Lena Murray at Maryland.gov.
Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.
6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21215
If 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.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.