Fiscal Services Administrator Iii

Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Finance and Administrative Services. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

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580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

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. The position helps 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.

It 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. The incumbent serves as the point of contact for agency federal partners and as the subject matter expert with Grants Management. The role 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. Varied and interesting financial and budgetary duties include supervision of federal grants staff and other accounting staff. The incumbent handles hands‑on work as well as training and supervision of the work of others. The role ensures 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.

It 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.

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience: 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, including 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.

• Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing, for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute additional graduate education in Accounting or a related field at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for up to one year of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Accounting field of work for up to one year of the required experience and education.

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

Persons in this position may be assigned duties that require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the…