Budget And Accounting Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About the Role
This position serves as a vital support pillar for the Budget, Accounting and Revenue (B.A.R.) Unit within the Office of Finance at the Maryland Department of Health's Medicaid Office. The role is dedicated to ensuring fiscal integrity and operational efficiency for the Medical Care Programs. You will be instrumental in managing the financial lifecycle, from processing invoices and tracking expenditures to reviewing purchase requisitions for available funding. Beyond daily transactional duties, you will play a key part in strategic financial planning by supporting budget preparation, quarterly projections, and expenditure management plans. The position also involves preparing fiscal notes and executing special accounting assignments that drive budget initiatives.
Hiring and Application Process
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to an evaluation phase, which may involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience. It is essential to provide complete and accurate information, including all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application. For education obtained outside the U.S., a job offer will be contingent upon providing an equivalency evaluation from a foreign credential service.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date; late information will not be accepted. Resumes alone are not sufficient; a completed application form is required. Online applications are highly recommended, though paper applications may be submitted to the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date; no postmarks will be accepted. Additional required materials should be uploaded or faxed to 410-333-5689 by the deadline.
For recruitment questions, contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. For technical issues with the online system, contact the Department of Budget and Management at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Candidates who are certified may remain on the eligible list for at least one year and may be considered for similar positions in other State agencies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting a workforce that reflects the State's diversity. We specifically encourage applications from people with disabilities and bilingual candidates. We also extend our gratitude to our Veterans for their service to our country. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-1251 or via the MD TTY Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleSupport budget preparation, quarterly projections, and expenditure management plans
- check_circleProcess and track invoices for the Budget, Accounting and Revenue Unit
- check_circleReview purchase requisitions to verify available funding
- check_circlePrepare fiscal notes and budget initiatives
- check_circleExecute special accounting and budgetary assignments as required
Requirements
- verifiedSeven years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution
- verifiedBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution
- verifiedGraduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration at a rate of 30 credit hours for five years of required experience
- verifiedU.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Budget Officer classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience
- verifiedExperience preparing budgets and budget projections, including forecasting
- verifiedExperience with Accounts Payable (AP) processing
- verifiedExperience with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
Nice to Have
Experience preparing budgets and budget projections, including forecasting. Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) processing, ensuring timely and accurate invoice review and payment processing. Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools, with strong skills in reporting and financial documentation.
