Fiscal Services Administrator III

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiscal Services Administrator has responsibilities for the smooth functioning of accounting activities of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and is a part of the Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) program. These functions include budget preparation, reporting, monitoring, accounting of agency federal funds. This position helps to ensure the DNR units’ compliance with budgetary and accounting policies and procedures as established by the Department of Budget and Management, the State Treasurer’s Office, and the Comptroller of Maryland. This position takes direction from and works closely with the Director and Deputy Director of FAS, and Associate Director of Grants Management to establish and manage efficient procedures and prepare, analyze, monitor, and report budgetary and fiscal information. Incumbent serves as the POC for agency federal partners and serves as the subject matter expert with Grants Management. This position also serves as the federal aid coordinator to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance. This position serves as a Fiscal Services Administrator in FAS, for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Varied and interesting financial and budgetary duties include supervision of federal grants staff and various other accounting staff. The Fiscal Services Administrator has responsibilities for the smooth functioning of accounting activities of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including hands-on work as well as training and supervision of the work of others. This position helps to ensure DNR Units’ compliance with budgetary and accounting policies and procedures as established by the Department of Budget and Management, the State Treasurer’s Office, and the Comptroller of Maryland. This position requires strong organizational, administrative, communication, and supervisory skills in the financial and budgetary operations of a state organization and an in-depth knowledge of governmental fund accounting and related policies and procedures. A high level of proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing is also required.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is required.
At least five years of experience in governmental or nonprofit accounting with progressively increasing responsibilities resulting in acquired knowledge in the areas of financial, budgetary, and federal grants management to include year-end close-out, annual budget preparation and tracking, management reporting, and the ability to coordinate, clearly explain requirements, and offer assistance to fiscal staff.
A minimum of two years of supervisory experience is required.
Strong organizational, administrative, communication, and supervisory skills in the financial and budgetary operations of a state organization
In-depth knowledge of governmental fund accounting and related policies and procedures.
A high level of proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing is also required.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive knowledge of FMIS, RSTARS, ADPICS, BARS, or similar financial and budgetary systems.
Experience with the State of Maryland Budgetary Process.