Controller-Accountant II
Controller-Accountant II
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$ 75403 - 118908
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Job Description
This position will be relied upon to complete daily monthly and year-end accounting tasks for the entire school system. The accountant will review reconcile and analyze reports prepare annual consolidated financial statements monitor compliance with established policies and procedures develop training materials conduct training and provide telephone support for all schools and offices affected by the accounting operation. The accountant may participate in the design and development of automated systems for accounting related functions.
Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Maintains budget and accounting records for Federal and State grants and provides financial reports to grant managers and supervisors.
Prepares financial reports for management state and federal oversight agencies.
Prepares financial statements schedules and footnote disclosures required for external auditors and for inclusion in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Performs daily banking and investment activities.
Assists the fiscal supervisor with all aspects of accounting including but not limited to general fund operating budget capital projects enterprise funds grants school activity funds payroll fixed assets financial reporting accruals.
Assists with maintenance of the chart of accounts.
Verifies and reconciles information housed in payroll and financial systems.
Coordinates billing and collection of funds due from outside agencies.
Prepares reviews and approves disbursements journal entry requests and cash remittances.
Prepares payroll labor cost corrections for grants and operating accounts
Prepares revenue and expenditure projections.
Reviews transactions for compliance with procedures and State financial reporting requirements.
Consults with and assists principals school-based secretaries fiscal assistants office/department heads and other account managers with questions about accounting procedures and the financial accounting systems.
Develops training materials related to financial accounting issues for principals school-based secretaries fiscal assistants office/department heads and other account managers.
Participates in the training of principals school-based secretaries fiscal assistants office/department heads and other account managers related to financial accounting issues.
Assists fiscal supervisor with compliance reviews of federal grant activity.
Assists fiscal supervisor with investigating audit findings and preparing responses to audits.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field. Three years of professional accounting experience.
Licenses and Certificates:
Certified Public AccountantGFOA Certified Public Finance Officer ASBO Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations or other comparable certification is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting business practices. Thorough knowledge skills and abilities in organizing prioritizing analyzing presenting and maintaining data both electronic and paper.Knowledge skills and abilities in use of Excel spreadsheets Microsoft Word databases and Outlook.
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 school-based and office personnel in the use of accounting software and established 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.Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information.
Citizenship residency or work VISA in United States required
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
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.
BENEFITS:BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans dental plans vision life insurance flexible spending accounts disability coverage and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid vacation paid holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
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.
RETIREMENT:Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System
GRADE:
Grade 05 - 12 Month OPE Pay Scale
SALARY: $75403 to $118908 (Annual Salary Scale for Exempt 12-Month Employees Represented by BCPSOPE 2024-2025 Effective July 1 2024)
OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may be eligible for comp time. Visit the BCPS website to review the OPE Master Agreement for additional information at OF EMPLOYMENT: Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contracted and directed to do so.
Employees in this class may be assigned to work nights evenings weekends and/or holidays. Employees are subject to call to duty in emergencies and may be required to work beyond their regularly scheduled hours with little advanced notice.
FLSA Status: Exempt
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). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
- 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 references from colleagues friends community members not be accepted.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
- You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- All people 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.
- 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 will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnelmustattend aBenefits and Retirement Orientationmeeting.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Contact Information
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Employment Type
Full-Time
