FISCAL ACCOUNTS TECH

Introduction

This is a contractual position with limited, subsidized health benefits.

Agency Mission

Whether they're preparing our state for climate change, tutoring our students, or caring for the sick, young people should have the option to perform important service today and build a foundation for our shared future. This is the first effort of its kind in the nation, and Maryland will lead the way.

• Governor Wes Moore announcing the Service Year Option

The Department of Service and Civic Innovation was established by the Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration (SERVE) Act of 2023 with the purpose of promoting service and volunteerism in the state of Maryland. The SERVE Act also launched two new exciting service pathways for eligible youth and adults, in addition to existing volunteer and service opportunities available through the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism.

DSCI is building a driven team dedicated to service as a method for connection and growth. The collaborative, high-performing culture allows us to achieve ambitious goals together. DSCI offers a flexible work schedule, part-time, telework, and a competitive salary. There is parking near our office in downtown Annapolis, Maryland.

GRADE

ASTD12

LOCATION OF POSITION

45 Calvert Street

Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

This position functions as a Fiscal Accounting clerk performing accounting services for the Department of Service and Civic Innovation's Finance and Administration department. This position is responsible for reviewing and verifying transactions in accordance with complex state laws, regulations and policy using the state's Financial Management Information System (FMIS). This position is critical to the operations of the department to ensure vendors are paid in an accurate and timely manner. This position is also responsible for reviewing and verifying source documents, computing, entering, posting and recording debits and credits; proving accounts balances and researching and correcting discrepancies, summarizing and maintaining financial accuracy by preparing and entering fiscal data, invoicing, reconciliations, revenue accounting, cash management and other duties as assigned.

POSITION DUTIES

This position's primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience : One year of experience reconciling agency accounting systems to fiscal control systems or developing automated spreadsheets, ledgers and reports using accounting software packages or identifying budget trends and recommending budget realignments.

Notes :

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

2. 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). You must include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.

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

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may email the completed application, supplemental questionnaire and other materials (if applicable) to the email address below before the filing deadline. You must include the following information on at least one of the pages you submit :

1. First and Last Name

2. Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)

3. The last four digits of your SS#

If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email DSCI.HR@maryland.gov at the Department of Service and Civic Innovation, Human Resources Office. Incomplete applications and / or resumes in lieu of application will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management (DBM),Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply for all recruitments.

TTY Users : call via Maryland Relay

DSCI values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country and welcome them to apply.