Accountant II, OFNS – Internal Only

Accounting Position

This position will be relied upon to complete daily, monthly, and year-end accounting tasks for the Office of Food and Nutrition (OFNS). Serves as a direct support to the fiscal supervisor who serves as the principal advisor to the food service director and other food service administrators within the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (OFNS).

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Provides fiscal support to the fiscal supervisor, director, and other food service administrators.
• Manages grant awards and compliance requirements directly related to the Child Nutrition Cluster (grant) and approves grant financial transactions including reporting and invoicing to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Oversees grant compliance requirements.
• Prepares payroll reports and time and effort certifications.
• Prepares the school-level financial statistics for operations staff managing profit/loss at each cafeteria site.
• Manages the preparation of cash remittances, disbursement requests, and journal entries related to the food service fund.
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliations and income statement reports and reviews reconciliations and reports prepared by others.
• Assists with invoice payment and reconciliation for direct delivery vendors.
• Prepares the fiscal year end accounting entries, reconciliations, and workpapers to support financial statement audits.
• Works with OFNS operations and equipment/fixed asset management staff on related fiscal matters.
• Conducts financial activity analysis as directed.
• Assists with the annual Meal Benefit Application verification process.
• Maintains the OFNS Accounting Procedure Manual in collaboration with the fiscal supervisor.
• Identifies, documents, and implements process improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration with an accounting concentration, or a related field.
• Three years of professional experience in accounting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting computer applications and systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related applications. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Skill in the formulation, implementation, and administration of various operating and grant budgets.
• Skill in the preparation and maintenance of financial reports.
• Skill and ability to organize, plan, and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Skill and ability to maintain accurate records and produce necessary reports and reconciliations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of support staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work is generally sedentary and performed in the central office.
• Work involves sitting, walking, bending, stooping, carrying light to moderately heavy objects, and operating a computer.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Work schedules may include nights and weekends. Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advance notice.