What are the responsibilities and job description for the FRONT DESK CLERK (FISCAL ACCOUNTS CLERK II) (General Accounting Division) position at State of Maryland - COMP General Accounting Division?
Introduction
OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.
GRADE
10
LOCATION OF POSITION
Annapolis, MD
POSITION DUTIES
Interested in working in beautiful Annapolis steps away from the historic district and the water? Driven to make a difference to your community and use your accounting skills? Looking for a place to work that offers outstanding benefits? Look no further. The Fiscal Accounts Clerk II position within the Comptroller's Payment Processing Pre-Audit group is focused on accounts payable and disbursement operations. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detailed oriented, and intellectually curious. Most importantly, they will be a collaborator and partner who will help to support the General Accounting Division. Job functions for this role include, however, are not limited to: Receive, accept, coordinate and archive invoice transmittals from all state agencies - Coordinate and mail certain check disbursements - Receive, organize, and distribute incoming mail for the Comptroller's General Accounting Division. - Control returned checks received within the financial system. - Provide excellent customer service to state agencies and vendors through addressing incoming phone and email requests. The Pre-Audit Team receives and accepts invoices submitted by state agencies for payment to vendors 2 and oversees the coordination of payment for over 2,000,000 invoices annually, totaling approximately $35 billion in disbursements. We would love to have you join our team!
NOTE: Position is not telework eligible. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Two years of experience reviewing, verifying, recording, adjusting and balancing financial transactions.
NOTES:
- Experience calculating and recording financial, statistical or other numerical data may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required high school education.
- Six credit hours in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
- A minimum of five courses or six months of accounting-related training in a vocational training program in subjects such as journalizing transactions, analyzing transactions into debits and credits, posting to a general ledger, payroll, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Financial Clerical/Finance Technicians classifications or specialty codes in the financial field of work at a rate of one year of military experience for the required experience.
** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalence evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Due to the time and resources involved, the Comptroller of Maryland cannot sponsor visa applications. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.
Due to the nature of the agency's business, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.
- First and Last Name
- Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
- The last four digits of your SS#
If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email Asmith2@marylandtaxes.gov at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
If you need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA), 2008, please contact the ADA Coordinator via FairPractices@marylandtaxes.gov or by calling 410-262-2777.
Salary : $45,595