Introduction
Maryland Public Television commonly known as MPT is a public television network that broadcasts throughout the entire state of Maryland and the District of Columbia and into parts of Delaware Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia. MPT is Marylands only statewide broadcaster. Headquartered in Owings Mills MPT is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and is a producer of both locally and nationally distributed TV programs and digital content.
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Public Television
11767 Owings Mills Blvd
Owings Mills MD 21117
Main Purpose of Job
The Senior Budget Specialist for the Content Division reports to the Director of Fiscal Administration and isresponsible for all business activities of the Content Division including budget development and oversight revenue and expenditure forecasting ancillary product distribution and fulfillment revenue sharing and departmental procurement. This is a non-supervisory position.
POSITION DUTIES
- Oversee the organizing supervising and controlling budgets for the Content division
- Work with Producers and Department Managers on budget development
- Analyzes budgetary priorities and constraints and makes appropriaterecommendations
- Monitors revenues and expenditures
- Reviews approves and analyzes periodic and special reports to meet funding sourcerequirements
- Completes monthly expenditure and revenue projections
- Prepare requests for invoicing for underwriting and Content Division contracts
- Monitor Content department contracts for compliance
- Track and report all incoming revenue and production expenses
- Prepare and distribute revenue sharing statement to co-production and other partners
- Track expenses and prepare invoice requests to co-production and other partners
- Oversee departmental procurement including invoice approving and corporatepurchasing card reconciliations
- Manage the on-line store
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:A Bachelors degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university including or
supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
Experience: Four year of experience examining analyzing and interpreting accounting systems
records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred
qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your
qualifications.
- Experience creating and drafting financial reports
- Experience in contract monitoring or project management
- Experience analyzing monthly expenditures managing department budgets andappropriations
- Experience with Microsoft Office software for word processing and creatingspreadsheets
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications
for this recruitment. All information concerning the qualifications including any required
documentation (diploma transcript certificate etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing
date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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. Therefore it is important that
you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online applications are Strongly recommended. However if you are unable to apply online the
paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to Maryland Public Television
HR 11767 Owings Mills Blvd. Owings Mills MD 21117. Paper application materials must be
received by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload
please fax the requested information to . Only additional materials that are required
will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date
and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Aaron Clark at or
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 or
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling:
MD TTY Relay Service 1-.
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 recruitment retaining and promoting
employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.