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FY27: Fiscal Assistant III, Department of Early Childhood, Federal and Special Programs, Rocking Horse Road Center, 8hrs/12mos, Ad closes on 7/22/2026

Montgomery County Public Schools · Rockville, MD · 1 wk ago
Accounting$27.33–$40.17/hrFull-time

Summary Description

Under direction, supervises and performs accounting and related fiscal recordkeeping and processing for a large and active unit. The work of the class may involve supervising the processing of grants, claims, enterprise funds, purchase orders, invoices and fiscal reports; maintains accounts involving various and complex entries; devises and establishes new work methods, including responsibility for both procedural and substantive accounting duties; supervises and assists with the receipt and deposit of funds from various sources; analyzes and interprets complex rules and procedures; codes and classifies transactions involving distribution of expenditures among many classes of accounts; compiles and retrieves monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual totals, reports, and financial statements; may be assigned to order major supplies, equipment, or textbooks using division-wide computer systems to process and monitor transactions; carries out all accounting functions for a special fund or activity; and utilizes computer and related equipment to carry out responsibilities.

Physical Demands

Position operates computer terminals for prolonged periods.

Special Requirements

None

Job Specific Information

  • This position works in collaboration with additional fiscal staff supporting Early Childhood programs and services.

  • The wage range for this position is between $27.33 and $40.17 per hour, based on years of service.

  • For information about benefits, please follow the link below.

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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping principles, methods, procedures and techniques as applied to the processing of payables, grants, etc;

  • Considerable knowledge of commercial real estate, knowledge of FMS components, such as Internet Procurement, Internet expense, AP, AR, GL, and grants inquiries, Disco Viewer, etc;

  • Considerable knowledge of office methods and procedures and familiarity with the use of standard office equipment;

  • Working knowledge of the use of computer terminals;

  • Working knowledge of governmental bookkeeping practices and procedures.

Ability

  • To oversee, instruct, and supervise accounting clerical staff;

  • To apply bookkeeping knowledge to repetitive and special assignments;

  • To carry out continuing assignments requiring the organization and presentation of material and the making of decisions.

Good Oral and Written Communications, Human Relations, and Customer Service Skills

Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, Experience

  • Associates degree required.

  • Bachelors degree preferred.

  • Plus four years of progressively more responsible office and accounting experience analyzing data and preparing reports, two of which shall have been at a level requiring independent judgment in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.

  • Advanced business training courses in finance.

  • Can demonstrate knowledge of general accounting practices, business English, and modern office practices.

  • Any combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

  • Certificate License:None

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