Accountant II, OFNS

BCPS • Middle River, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be relied upon to complete daily, monthly, and year-end accounting tasks for the Office of Food and Nutrition (OFNS). Serves as a direct support to the fiscal supervisor who serves as the principal advisor to the food service director and other food service administrators within the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (OFNS).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration with an accounting concentration, or a related field.
• Three years of professional experience in accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting computer applications and systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Skill in the formulation, implementation, and administration of various operating and grant budgets.
• Skill in the preparation and maintenance of financial reports.
• Skill and ability to organize, plan, and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Skill and ability to maintain accurate records and produce necessary reports and reconciliations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of support staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provides fiscal support to the fiscal supervisor, director, and other food service administrators.
• Manages grant awards and compliance requirements directly related to the Child Nutrition Cluster (grant) and approves grant financial transactions including reporting and invoicing to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
• Oversees grant compliance requirements.
• Prepares payroll reports and time and effort certifications.
• Prepares the school-level financial statistics for operations staff managing profit/loss at each cafeteria site.
• Manages the preparation of cash remittances, disbursement requests, and journal entries related to the food service fund.
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliations and income statement reports and reviews reconciliations and reports prepared by others.
• Assists with invoice payment and reconciliation for direct delivery vendors.
• Prepares the fiscal year end accounting entries, reconciliations, and workpapers to support financial statement audits.
• Works with OFNS operations and equipment/fixed asset management staff on related fiscal matters.
• Conducts financial activity analysis as directed.
• Assists with the annual Meal Benefit Application verification process.
• Maintains the OFNS Accounting Procedure Manual in collaboration with the fiscal supervisor.
• Identifies, documents, and implements process improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 vacation, paid holiday’s, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level