Office Of Employee Benefits, Retirement, And Absence II.0985
Office Of Employee Benefits, Retirement, And Absence II.0985
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$ 75403 - 118908
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Job Description
Performs daily monthly and year-end professional accounting budgetary and fiscal duties for the Department of Human Resources Compliance. Reviews and analyzes data/reports; performs routine audits; prepares monthly financial projections and processes financial transactions. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Reviews and monitors department budgetsoperating and grant budget expenditures and reconciling balances. Researches and gathers information used in budget preparation.Prepares quarterly budget projections of salary and non-salary expenditures. Prepares monthly projections tracks expenses and reconciles balances.
Reviews compiles audits and processes receipts invoices check requests expense reports and related documents. Prepares and maintains records of purchases and other financial activities. Reconciles receipts and procurement card purchases. Troubleshoots recommends and maintains appropriate control records.
Prepares periodic and special accounting statements summaries schedules statistical and analytical reports. Processes invoices and check requests for vendor payments.Ensures all transactions are correct and/or cleared for corrections. Verifies reports for accuracy including journal entries checks and other transactions.
Prepares analyzes and forecasts expenditures for health dental flexible spending account life and vision accounts for active employees and retirees.
- Partners with the Office of Budget & Reporting on payout projections for COBRA Flexible Spending Accounts and Retirees.
- Conducts trend analyses and develops recommendations and reports for department leadership to ensure effective use of resources.
Prepares Flexible Spending Accounts year-end reconciliations of prior year.
Generates and reviews purchase orders material requisitions invoices debit and credit memorandums and other related paperwork that establishes charges or authorizes changes to accounts to ensure that financial transactions are properly approved processed recorded and that all costs incurred are charged to the proper accounts in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Posts monthly disbursements including computer and hand drawn checks full and partial liquidations to the encumbrance file new encumbrances payroll and file maintenance.Maintains financial files.
- Assists in the preparation of open enrollment statements and Internal Revenue Services (IRS) benefits reporting.
- Assists HR leadership in the development of specialized financial reports for the department.
Conducts financial activity analyses as necessary and responds to inquiries concerning financial analyses budgeting and budget forecasting.
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 plus three years of professional accounting experience. Experience in governmental accounting preferred.
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.
Licenses and Certificates:
N/A
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standard accounting business practices.
Demonstrated skill in organizing preparing and maintaining data in electronic and paper formats.
Demonstrated skill in maintaining and analyzing ledgers journals and other accounting records and statements.
Demonstrated high proficiency in use of MS Office and databases. Highly proficient in Excel.
Demonstrated skill in developing SOPs policies and procedures regarding work-related matters.
Demonstrated skill in analyzing fiscal and business operations matters.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated skill in evaluating internal controls.
Demonstrated skill in maintaining detailed accurate records and preparing reports.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Citizenship residency or work VISA in United States required
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment including personal computers fax/scan copier and multi-line telephone.
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.
FLSA: Exempt
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) Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales other compensation and leave accruals at 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:
N/A
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
Office of Staffing & Licensure
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Employment Type
Full-Time
