Fiscal Officer (NCS) - Circuit Court for Baltimore City

Baltimore City

About The Position

The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a Fiscal Officer to manage its Finance Office. The incumbent will report to the Court Administrator

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, public, or business administration with major course work in accounting, public/business administration, economics, finance, or a closely related field.
Three to five (3-5) years of experience at a professional level is required.
Ability to interact professionally with judges, attorneys, public officials, and colleagues.
Extensive knowledge of governmental budgeting methods, and the operational relationships between the budgeting, accounting, and data processing in government, and of management in general.
Considerable knowledge of the regulations, rules, and procedures of grant and aid applications; ability to interpret grants and aid regulations; and prepare acceptable forms
Ability to analyze complex administrative problems and make sound policy and procedure recommendations as to their solution
Ability to develop, implement, and maintain a highly complex reporting system for budgetary or other management purposes
Ability to lead and participate in the collection, analysis, and presentation of management information as it relates to fiscal and management planning
Ability to appear before Judges, Court Administrator, City government, and public officials, and speak clearly and concisely in eliciting support for budget requests
Ability to write and edit management and analytical narrative reports and budget materials
Ability to perform accounting functions within an automated system
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, with extensive knowledge of Excel
Analytical skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of the City of Baltimore’s procurement policies
Ability to work independently
Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment, tact, diplomacy, and competence when dealing with the Judiciary, public officials, professional personnel, members of the Bar, litigants, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing budget projections and justifications to support budgetary recommendations; analyzing fiscal issues; making recommendations to resolve issues; and participating in strategic budgetary planning is a plus.
Experience and knowledge of the operations of the Maryland court system and Baltimore City’s Workday System are preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads and participates in the creation of Circuit Court and Program budgets
Serve as the Court’s liaison with Baltimore City fiscal Officers
Develops and monitors systems and procedures necessary to ensure effective administration of Federal and State grants
Monitors and reconciles quarterly and year-end State and City expenditure reports for Family, Child Support, Adult Drug Court, Juvenile, Civil ADR, Court Medical, Community Services, Security, etc., grants
Reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for accuracy and investigates any discrepancies
Analyzes and assesses with the Court Administrator and Program Managers the financial resources required to ensure efficient operation of the Court
Makes recommendations to reallocate funding sources or reduce expenditures
Reviews and manages purchases of supplies and equipment
Prepares receipt deposits and reconciles expense reports and journal entries monthly
Monitors and reviews contracts for financial compliance
Provides technical assistance to procurement staff and Circuit Court Program Managers regarding grant budget management issues and prepares the annual fiscal budget.
Reviews collection letters, corresponding payment plans, and payments related to grant-funded programs
Reviews travel requests to ensure all activities are within established budgets
Represents the Circuit Court at budgetary meetings and hearings
Performs other duties as assigned under the class specification.