Accountant II

Position Type:
LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL/ACCOUNTANT II (V11020)

Date Posted:
8/12/2024

Location:
GREENWOOD BLDG E HUMAN RESOURCES (098579)

Closing Date:
Until FilledBALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLASS TITLE: Accountant II

WORKING TITLE: Accountant, Human Resources

TITLE CODE: V11020

GRADE: 05/OPE - $75,403 to $118,908 (Annual Salary Scale for Exempt 12-Month Employees Represented by BCPSOPE 2024-2025 Effective July 1, 2024)

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Human Resources

DEFINITION: Performs daily, monthly, and year-end professional accounting, budgetary, and fiscal duties for the Department of Human Resources. Reviews and analyzes data/reports; performs routine audits; prepares monthly financial projections, and processes financial transactions. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Reviews and monitors departmental budgets, operating and grant budget expenditures, and reconciling balances. Researches and gathers information used in budget preparation. Prepares quarterly budget projections of salary and non-salary expenditures. Prepares monthly projections, tracks expenses and reconciles balances.
• Reviews, compiles, audits, and processes receipts, invoices, check requests, expense reports and related documents. Prepares and maintains records of purchases and other financial activities. Reconciles receipts and procurement card purchases. Troubleshoots, recommends and maintains appropriate control records.
• Prepares periodic and special accounting statements, summaries, schedules, statistical, and analytical reports. Processes invoices and check requests for vendor payments. Ensures all transactions are correct and/or cleared for corrections. Verifies reports for accuracy, including journal entries, checks, and other transactions.
• Prepares, analyzes and forecasts expenditures for health, dental, flexible spending account, life and vision accounts for active employees and retirees.
• Partners with the Office of Budget & Reporting on payout projections for COBRA, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Retirees.
• Partners with HR Staffing and vendors (e.g., Concentra, Kelly Education) on payout projections for services. Conducts trend analyses and develops recommendations and reports for leadership to ensure effective use of these resources.
• Prepares Flexible Spending Accounts year-end reconciliations of prior year.
• Generates and reviews purchase orders, material requisitions, invoices, debit and credit memorandums, and other related paperwork that establishes charges or authorizes changes to accounts to ensure that financial transactions are properly approved, processed, recorded, and that all costs incurred are charged to the proper accounts in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Posts monthly disbursements including computer and hand drawn checks, full and partial liquidations to the encumbrance file, new encumbrances, payroll, and file maintenance. Maintains financial files.
• Assists in the preparation of open enrollment statements and Internal Revenue Services (IRS) benefits reporting.
• Assists HR leadership in the development of specialized financial reports for the department.
• Conducts financial activity analyses as necessary, and responds to inquiries concerning financial analyses, budgeting, and budget forecasting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, plus three years of professional accounting experience. Experience in governmental accounting preferred.

Note: Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Licenses and Certificates:
N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standard accounting business practices.
Demonstrated skill in organizing, preparing, and maintaining data in electronic and paper formats.
Demonstrated skill in maintaining and analyzing ledgers, journals, and other accounting records and statements.
Demonstrated high proficiency in use of MS Office and databases. Highly proficient in Excel.
Demonstrated skill in developing SOPs, policies and procedures regarding work-related matters.
Demonstrated skill in analyzing fiscal and business operations matters.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated skill in evaluating internal controls.
Demonstrated skill in maintaining detailed, accurate records and preparing reports.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, fax/scan copier, and multi-line telephone.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
N/A

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.

• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 ([redacted]). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 ([redacted]).

Contact Information
Shawn Stahl
Manager, Office of Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
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