Fiscal Specialist Ii - Ellicott City, United States - Howard County

Howard County

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Ellicott City, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Howard County

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country.

In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) - the most in the state of Maryland.

NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations.

These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged
We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

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STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:

$ $39.38

$72,598 - $81,911

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Performs intermediate professional level financial administrative work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior.

Work includes examining and evaluating administrative and operational programs, financial reporting systems, and agency budgets; performing accounts and records audits; planning, developing, analyzing, and monitoring fiscal records and budgets; and preparing financial statements.

Monitors budgeting activities and records of major departments. Supervises cashiers and oversees County banking operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Prepares notes and schedules for the ACFR.
Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles quarterly OPEB Fund statements and investments.
Acts as liaison with investment manager and trustee for OPEB Trust Fund.
Reviews OPEB vendor invoices for accuracy and ensures payments are processed timely and accurately.
Posts monthly and annual journal entries to reflect OPEB activity in the general ledger.
Prepares monthly reconciliations of OPEB bank accounts.
Works closely with the actuaries and financial consultants to the OPEB Plan with regard to the implementation of new accounting standards.
Reviews actuary information for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund.
Prepares the allocation and reconciliation of all claims made to the Health Benefit fund and yearend accruals.
Prepares a reconciliation of Health Benefit receivables to actual revenues recognition.
Monitors retiree revenue received from component units and provides yearend OPEB calculations, GASB 75 and GASB 74 financials and disclosure.
Prepares the GASB 75 calculations onbehalf of the component units and Paygo revenue accrual.
Adjusts Health and dental IBNR reserve for OPEB using actuarial reports.
Acts as liaison for the County's Deferred Compensation Plan, prepares all meeting minutes, coordinates signature processes, and manages correspondence.
Ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met.
Stays abreast of new developments in Generally Accepted Accounting Standards, statements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Research accounting issues as required.?
Provides recommendations for improving the office's operations.
Prepares bid documents for professional services and other procurements.
Assists in evaluating, testing, and implementing new systems within the division

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Bachelor's Degree with major course work in Accounting and experience in governmental accounting preferred. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other related professional certification is preferred. Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning systems a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions