Fiscal Supervisor III, Accounting Office

Serves as the principal advisor to management staff in all financial matters; providing financial information for decision making and presentations to the Board of Education government agencies school system staff business leaders parents community members and others as necessary. The position has supervisory responsibilities.

• Supervises and directs the daily accounting operations to include activities related to banking and cash management accounts payable accounts receivable financial reporting bank reconciliations inventory fixed assets journal entries capital projects and restricted grants and other accounting duties.
• Supervises selects trains and evaluates accounting staff including supervisors accountants fiscal assistants and clerks. Provides training in accounting procedures use of reports computer systems and audit schedules. Establishes priorities and operating procedures for accounting staff ensuring the integrity of records maintained for reporting and management requirements. Assists with the development of office policies and procedures.
• Serves as financial system administrator overseeing daily activities to ensure the integrity of financial accounting records. Maintains system setup tables ensuring strong system of internal controls. Oversees maintenance of the chart of account structure to support timely reporting of financial data. Coordinates interface activities. Reviews system processing logs and operator error messages to assist in the identification and resolution of processing errors.
• Schedules and oversees testing updates and periodic new-year and yearend system processes. Maintains yearend closing calendars.
• Oversees reconciliation of payrolls to the general ledger and adjusts/corrects accordingly.
• Reviews and approves various transactions and journal entries.
• Participates in the selection and implementation of financial applications software. Leads upgrade and testing activities coordinating the efforts of an interdepartmental team of subject matter experts. Studies manual accounting processes and procedures making recommendations for automation.
• Provides accounting information and guidance to direct reports and other users of the financial system.
• Uses business intelligence reporting tools to prepare periodic financial reports for account managers executive directors and the Board of Education. Prepare schedules and footnote disclosure for the annual financial report.
• Ensures compliance with required government deadlines for regulatory reports ensures good public relations with public and professional agencies and organizations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education Training and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in accounting business administration or finance.
• Six years of professional experience in accounting finance or a related field.
• Three years of supervisory experience.

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:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge skills and abilities in general accounting government accounting and finance and to keep current in such fields.
• Thorough knowledge skills and abilities in the areas of financial reporting accounts payable payroll benefits budgeting and cash control.
• Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting computer applications and systems.
• Skill and ability in the preparation of financial reports in conformity with the criteria of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Skill and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with school government and other individuals as required.
• Skill and ability to organize plan and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Skill and ability to supervise assigned employees.
• Skill and ability to use personal computer and related software.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

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 and occasional limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Work schedules may include nights and weekends.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System.

GRADE: OPE 08

SALARY:$89766 - $141522(Valid Until 12/31/2025)

$92235 - $148354 (Effective 1/1/2026)

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools- COMPENSATION:Position may be eligible for relocation bonus extra duty activities pay or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

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 holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at posting 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.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth regarding the Boards nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Baltimore County Public Schools 6901 Charles Street Building B Towson Maryland 21204 ).

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 supervisors. Personal references from colleagues friends community members etc. will 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.

Proof of Licenses Certifications and Education:

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.

• Failure to submit proof of Licenses Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses certifications and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at 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 e-script/clearinghouse from your university.

  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

  • All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.

  • Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

  Contact Information

  Susan Stansbury Director Staffing & Licensure