Job Description
Introduction **This recruitment is limited to current Maryland State Employees ONLY**
GRADE 12
LOCATION OF POSITION World Trade Center 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the Account Payable Clerk position within the Office of Budget & Finance.
POSITION DUTIES Primary responsibility is to perform full level of accounts payable work including entering accounts payable vouchers into Financial Management Information System (FMIS), reviews and verify transactions such as bills, receipts, invoices, and requisitions, and research discrepancies. The incumbent will reconcile invoices/financial transactions, and communicate with external and internal customers regarding incomplete or inaccurate invoices, and all the other inquiries. The incumbent will provide training regarding Account Payable Clerk function to other team members and serve as back up to the Accounts Payable Lead performing select tasks as required. Additionally, the incumbent will provide excellent customer services internally and externally to ensure a smooth flow of business transactions.
Candidates must possess working knowledge of principles and practices of business and public administration, budgeting and governmental appropriations accounting; Financial Management Information System (FMIS); government accounting standards; accounts payable principles and practices; analytical procedures and techniques and mathematical concepts used in developing and monitoring agency budgets; In-depth knowledge and skill in analyzing, verifying, and reconciling financial records, transactions, reports, requisitions, and all other financial documents; excellent interpersonal, written, oral communication and analytical skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft, Google Suite, Workday, Financial Management Information System (FMIS), or other relevant financial software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of experience reconciling agency accounting systems to fiscal control systems or developing automated spreadsheets, ledgers and reports using accounting software packages or identifying budget trends and recommending budget realignments.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute experience calculating and recording financial, statistical or other numerical data may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
1) A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
2) Possess a working knowledge of payable procedures.
3) Possess one or more years of experience with the State's FMIS accounts and policies.
4) Possess one or more years of experience working in a government fiscal office.
EXAMINATION PROCESS The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are highly recommended. If unable to apply online, please submit your state application/resume by the closing date and time to HR contact listed below.
If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to HR contact listed below.
Anna Halikias
anna.halikias@maryland.gov
If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300.
You may also visit our website: Department of Commerce.
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 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
If you are unable to apply online, submit your State application form, resume and supplemental questionnaire to: anna.halikias@maryland.gov
As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
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