Specialist - Accounting (Operations)

• Coordinates and assists management with the preparation of budget plans and narratives for specific budget and expenditure allocations.
• Monitors budgeted revenue/expenditures to actual revenue/expenditures and prepares budget amendments as required.
• Plans and performs a variety of budget/expenditure projections and fiscal simulations, analyses and calculations.
• Analyzes financial statements; identifies trends and concerns with recommended solutions.
• Monitors compliance with contract requirements throughout the budget cycle.
• Maintains the administration of budget trackers to monitor and account for revenues, assets, liabilities, invoices and expenses.
• Compiles and assembles accounting data and records data on various documents.
• Reviews, reconciles and audits accounts, special funds and records.
• Allocates costs to a variety of activities.
• Determines accounting adjustments and posts adjusted entries to accounting records.
• Reconciles and balances accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Compiles and writes special and recurring financial statements and reports.
• Prepares and monitors budgets as assigned.
• Collects budget data and recommends budget expenditures.
• May provide guidance and instruction to assigned financial personnel.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board's policies and the professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Additional accounting experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two years of the education requirement.
• Other equivalent combinations of applicable education, training and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
• Three years of experience in budgeting or related financial analysis to include at least one year in a lead capacity.
• Demonstrated skill in preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports and recommendations and presenting accounting and budgeting principles and concepts to non-financial managers.
• Ability to query, organize, and analyze accounting data and concepts using specialized computer applications for financial management such as Oracle Fusion.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and routine auditing practices and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of funding and cost accounting system at Baltimore City Public Schools or comparable school system.
• Ability to provide guidance and training to assigned Accounting Assistant.
• Contacts vendors, departmental personnel, grant recipients and others to obtain and provide information and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Baltimore City Public Schools personnel and external agencies.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to prepare, clear and concise financial reports using expenditure patterns and forecast spending.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of technical computer applications including Microsoft Office Professional Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to respond to situations while maintaining composure and always demonstrating appropriate professionalism and restraint.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($71,210 - $89,407).