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ST MARY'S COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

This position processes various types of invoices, including but not limited to direct pay vouchers, payments against purchase orders and interdepartmental payments for various vendors utilizing the Financial Management Information System (FMIS), Child, Juvenile & Adult Management System (CJAMS) and Microsoft Dynamics 365. Additionally, this position audits and processes employee, board member and volunteer travel advances and expense vouchers. This position ensures timely payment processing, proper recording and assigning of accounting codes of all invoices and travel vouchers received including Emergency Assistance (EA) payments. Also, this position is responsible for reconciliation and reporting of local agencies monthly working funds. This position is responsible for ensuring bank deposits and accruals are accurate and made in a timely manner. This job fits into the mission of the agency by providing accounts payable and fiscal support to the position of Finance Officer. This employee functions with general supervision and ensures adherence to the requirement of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Section 15-103 that all invoices received by the State, including foster care requests for payment, must be paid within 30 days.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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.

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

One year experience performing Accounts Payable functions.

One year experience using the State of MD Financial Management Information System (FMIS) or other financial management accounting systems.

One year experience using computer software such as Google Applications and Microsoft Office Suites.

LIMITED TO CANDIDATES WILLING TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT IN ST MARY'S COUNTY.

NOT APPLICABLE.

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.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate 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.

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. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

• 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.

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 135, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

Or email latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

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

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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 applicants are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.