Fiscal Administrator Supervisor FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I

About the role

Reporting to the Grant Manager of the Office of Administration, this supervisory position oversees the financial administration of grants, managing post-award financial activities (including federal drawdowns and setting up PCA codes), supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The primary purpose is to review and monitor expenditures, ensuring compliance with budgets and the effective and efficient functioning of grant fiscal functions for the Office of Administration. The position oversees accounting, preparation of cash drawdowns, grant reconciliation, ACH payments, and preparation of journal entries. This is a Management Services position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Grade: STD0019. Location: 100 South Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise staff assigned to the unit
• Maintain and document communication with assigned programs leadership and directors
• Manage the fiscal administration of assigned programs and oversee the fiscal administration of staff assigned programs

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 5 years of progressive, professional experience in governmental or non-profit accounting or budgeting and 2 years experience directly supervising professional fiscal personnel.
• Notes: Candidates may substitute additional graduate-level education or professional certifications (such as CPA) for 2 years of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Excel (Macros, Pivot Tables, and Advanced Formulas)
• Experience in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Experience with Grant Accounting
• Experience with Year End Closing/Close Out

Special Requirements

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), participation in the State pension plan, supplemental retirement options, and membership in the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.