Grants and Employee Reimbursement Technician (Fiscal Accounts Clerk II)

IntroductionThe Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.GRADE: ASTD10LOCATION OF POSITION: Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201POSITION DUTIESThe Grants and Employee Reimbursement Technician's main purpose is to process payments and reimbursements to vendors and employees for the expenses and charges incurred as the result of ensuring effective systems of public education, library services, rehab services, and Early Childhood Development.Duties Include:Reviews and verifies monthly federal grant payments by comparing information in RSTARS to information provided to Grant Accounting from financial representatives as to fund, payee, and availability of funds.Reviews sub-grantee information entered by program staff and financial representatives into the Notice of Grant Award system.Reviews and processes sub-grantee payment requests.Reviews and updates the AFR System on a daily or weekly basis as needed.Completes data entry of journal entries in RSTARS.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: 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: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.Six credit hours in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.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.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 QUALIFICATIONSPreference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s):Experience verifying financial transactions.Experience processing reimbursements.LIMITATIONS ON SELECTIONThis position is limited to contractual, temporary, or contingent employees of the Maryland State Department of Education who work in the Division of Business Services/Accounting.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSApplicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all MSDE employees.SELECTION PROCESSPlease 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.BENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSIt is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment, as well as upload a Resume. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to the address listed.Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.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.

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