Fiscal Analyst I, OFNS

Position Type:
LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL/ANALYST I, FISCAL (V11040)

Date Posted:
7/9/2024

Location:
PULASKI PARK FNS (159084)

Closing Date:
07/18/2024BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLASS TITLE: Fiscal Analyst I

TITLE CODE: V11040

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: Fiscal Supervisor, Food and Nutrition Services

DEFINITION: Analyzes, monitors, and reports on the fiscal activities of the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (OFNS). Provides support for budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting. Processes all accounts payable.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Analyzes revenue and expense trends and explains variances to the operating budget.
• Analyzes vendor expenses to ensure compliance with contractual agreements. Provides data needed to support the contracting process.
• Analyzes and audits employee expenses including mileage.
• Assists in the overall development of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Prepares monthly and ad hoc financial reports.
• Prepares forecasts of revenue and expenses and provides written and statistical comparisons to budget.
• Provides data and financial modeling to aid in the decision-making process regarding the repair or replacement of fixed assets.
• Enters, verifies, and processes accounts payable. Researches and resolves discrepancies involving purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents.
• Identifies and implements process improvements regarding vendor and employee payment, budgeting, financial reporting, financial analysis, and forecasting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

One year of related experience preferred.

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

Licenses and Certificates: None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related applications. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and practices.
Knowledge of financial software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

FLSA: Exempt

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System

This job description defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of the position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned 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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