Agency Budget Specialist I
Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- Assisting with the development & administration of grant-funded budgets;
- Monitoring & approving expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary priorities and constraints;
- Analyzing financial data and preparing projections forecasts and recommendations;
- Compiling and submitting required financial reports to management and external agencies;
- Budget planning and expenditure tracking support to program managers and department staff;
- Maintaining financial records in accordance with agency policies and record retention requirements;
- Participating in year-end closing activities; and
- Assisting with audits by providing supporting financial documents as needed.
Experience:Five years of experiencein budget preparation presentation and execution.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experiencein budget preparation presentation and execution for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute 30 credithours of graduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting business administration economics finance political science or public administration for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Budget Officer classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience.
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with the Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS) or other accounting software
- Experience with federal and state grants
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on 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 informationto .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 theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .
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: or 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 States diversity.
Required Experience:
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