Supervisor Business Systems Support

Supervise and lead the informationsystems support for Fiscal Services applications business process analysis and requirements definition and data warehousing and reporting. Responsible for balancing the systemcreating system reports andtroubleshooting and resolvingsystem issues. Assistwith thedaily monthly and year-end accounting tasks forthe entire school system. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Collaborates with departmental units including end users for the purpose of ensuring proper incident management methodologies are established and maintained to include issue analysis documentation reporting test case development unit and system testing.

• Oversees the Systems Analyst for the electronic time and attendance application(s). Assists the Payroll and Human Resources subject matter experts on the employee electronic time and attendance business processes.

• Communicates with vendors to resolve and test reported application issues.

• Collaborates with client offices to ensure that proper test case scenarios are maintained for customizations and upgrade testing.

• Facilitates the gathering of software development requirements to supplement baseline Finance systems functionality and data management.

• Facilitates third party product implementations and upgrades including serving as primary contact for troubleshooting and communicating activities to ensure products are used effectively and efficiently.

• Collaborates with functional system administrators and technical support to ensure the data warehouse maintains a high level of availability and integrity.

• Provides guidance to client offices and schools for information systems best practices to support users.

• Collaborates with system administrators and development staff to standardize and maintain process definition documentation.

• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the systems financial and human resources data warehouse architecture and content.

• Maintains reporting universes for financial and human resources systems.

• Develops reports for accounting and payroll systems for use by school and office-based staff and accounting and budget staff.

• Provides reporting guidance and advanced support in the development of complex reporting requests. Coordinates Conversion of data for required State reporting.

• Serves as the systems procurement card system administrator. Conducts training on Pcard policies rules and procedures. Assists with audits of Pcard activity.

• Develops reports for year-end audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of meeting the needs of the department and school system.

Education Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in accounting finance ora relatedfield.

• Five years experience in information systems administration project management systems analysis or a related field of information technology.

• Oracle Cloud Fusion Business Objects and SQL experience preferred.

Note: Other combinations of applicable education training and experience which provide the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated strong technical financial skills.

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting business practices.

• Thorough knowledge ofgeneral ledgerprocessesand procedures.

• Thorough knowledge of payroll accounting requirements and processes.

• Thorough knowledge skills and abilities in organizing prioritizing analyzing presenting andmaintainingdata both electronic and paper.

• Knowledge skills and abilities inuseof spreadsheets word processors and databases.

• Skill in problem solving managing projects/programs facilitating meetings effective listening monitoring activities and use of technology.

• Skill in reviewing and interpreting highly technical information and writing technical materials.

• Skill in speaking persuasively to implement desired actions.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and perform assigned accounting responsibilities with a minimum needofdirect supervision and review.

• Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to appropriatelymaintainconfidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally sedentary with occasional walking standing and other limited physical require travel to sites throughout Baltimore County and movement through project sites buildings and areas under construction.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personneland are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.

FLSA:Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System.

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.

GRADE: OPE Grade 08

SALARY:$96570 - $155327

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