Accountant I, Title II

Position Type: LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL/ACCOUNTANT I (V76700) Date Posted: 9/17/2024 Location: GREENWOOD BLDG E ACCOUNTING (098510) Closing Date: Until Filled BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS TITLE: Accountant I WORKING TITLE : Accountant I, Title II TITLE CODE: V76700 GRADE: 03/OPE - $67,134 TO $105,865 (Annual Salary Scale for Exempt 12-Month Employees Represented by BCPSOPE Effective July 1, 2024) REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer DEFINITION: Performs daily, monthly and year-end professional accounting duties for the Title II grant. Reviews and analyzes reports, prepares annual consolidated financial statements and monthly financial projections. Prepares financial reports. Processes payroll/stipends for professional learning activities. Participates in year-end audit of grant funds. Performs other related duties as assigned. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Prepares financial statements and monthly projections for all Title II grant funds. Prepares detailed reconciliations of revenue and expenditures of all grant funds. Verifies and reconciles information housed in payroll and financial systems. Assists departments who are recipients of the Title IIA grant with reconciling office-based budgets and maintaining proper fiscal compliance records. Reviews expenditure transactions submitted by office personnel for compliance with procedures and State financial reporting requirements. Develops annual budget requests and applications for the department. Reviews and monitors grant expenditures of the department. Maintains grant budgets in the automated financial system. Processes payroll/stipends for professional learning activities Prepares MSDE financial and programmatic reports e.g. budget amendments, interim, annual, and final reports plus annual financial reports. Prepares correcting journal entries and year end journal entries Supports the Grant Manager in developing training materials related to time and effort and other compliance requirements for office/department heads. Participates in the training of office/department heads related to fiscal compliance. Supports the Grant Manager in conducting financial activity analyses and projections as necessary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college/university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. One year of professional accounting experience. Experience in governmental accounting preferred. Experience in grant and/or Title II administration preferred. Experience with the AMS Advantage Financial software desired. Note: Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting business practices Knowledge, skills, and abilities in organizing, prioritizing, analyzing, presenting, and maintaining data, both electronic and paper. Knowledge, skills, and abilities in use of spreadsheets, word processors, and databases. Skill and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Skill and ability to maintain accurate records and produce necessary reports. Ability to train fiscal and office personnel in the use of accounting software and established BCPS and Title II policies and procedures. Ability to work independently and perform assigned accounting responsibilities with a minimum need for direct supervision and review. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: May be required to work additional hours with little or no notice. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Requires the use of computers and other office equipment. FLSA: Exempt Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required. Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted . If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. 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Pre-Employment Requirements: All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing. Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session. Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. 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Contact Information Shawn Stahl Manager, Office of Staffing 6901 Charles Street, E Building Towson, Maryland 21204 Phone: Fax: Email:

Created: 2024-11-05