Fiscal Clerk

This position is limited term grant funded (LTGF). Positions designated as limited-term grant-funded are temporary in nature and the employment period is contingent upon the grant's continued funding availability. This position does offer benefits.

About The Position

This is entry level professional work in the areas of (1) community liaison/development/advocacy or (2) social services work among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Incumbents participate in the collection, analysis and summarization of data relating to the administration of the program to which assigned. Work is performed under close supervision of a higher-level Community Developer or other supervisory position. Work performance is evaluated in terms of accuracy and compliance with established guidelines and procedures.

About The Agency

The Prince George’s County Department of Social Services is in the business of providing opportunities for residents of the County to become independent, responsible and stable members of the community. We do this by providing intervention services that strengthen families, protect children and vulnerable adults, encourage self-sufficiency and promote personal responsibility. We assist our customers through such programs as Temporary Cash Assistance, Food Supplement Program, Medical Assistance, Emergency Assistance, and Foster Care and Adoption Service.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze invoices for accurate reconciliation.
• Process daycare, mentoring, tutoring, transportation, and kinship reimbursement invoices and receipts timely and accurately.
  • Daycare processing – average 50 children served per month, submission volume varies, depending on whether vendors invoice the agency monthly, weekly, or bi-weekly.
  • Mentoring processing – average 30 youth and families served, approximately 20 submissions weekly, the remainder are submitted monthly.
  • Tutoring processing – average 15 submissions per month.
  • Transportation processing – average 30 submissions per month.
  • Kinship reimbursement processing – average 20 submissions per month (each submission includes an average of 5-10 receipts that must be analyzed to ensure eligible purchases are included and tax is excluded).
• Complete data entry of CJAMS invoice submissions to Finance on the dedicated CAFS spreadsheet.
• Monitor dedicated invoicing email.
• Facilitate the addition of new vendors into agency systems.
• Communicate with vendors to establish and maintain quality customer service.
• Resolve vendor inquiries and complaints.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to ensure timely payment and troubleshoot issues.
• Stay up to date on relevant fiscal policy updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Responsible work experience which includes coordination of group activities, preferably including work with disadvantaged individuals.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Pay

The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Schedule

Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Additional Information

• Tentative Interview Dates: September 3, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
• Job Location: 925 Brightseat Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785
• Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
  • Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
  • Maintain & possess a valid driver's license.
  • Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
  • Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.