FISCAL ACCOUNTS CLERK II

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Introduction

GRADE

ASTD10

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Division of Recoveries and Financial Services 201 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201

POSITION DUTIES

The Division of Recoveries and Financial Services (DRAFS) is the sole state agency responsible for operating Third Party Liabilities (TPL) programs through which other sources of payment for Medical Assistance (MA) recipient's health care are discovered and the monies spent on behalf of the recipients is recovered from sources allowed by federal and State law. The Division is a branch of the Office of Finance. The TPL Coordination Unit of DRAFS receives and processes upward of $400 million dollars yearly. The main purpose of this position is to do manual reconciliation of Daily Accounts Receivables of the Third-Party Liability Coordination Unit, which involves ensuring that all checks received by the DRAFS are deposited and posted on the right holding accounts in a timely manner. Verifying and confirming that all checks listed in the original Master Check Logs are reconciled with check entries in the division's Daily Deposit Reports (located in Cash Desk Accounting System) and cross-referenced with the bank statement. Eliminating errors in check processing by listing them in discrepancy records and submitting them for correction to the appropriate agents. Collecting, producing, and maintaining complete documentation for verification, error correction, and financial control purposes. Coordinating with MCO's, Providers, and Contractors / Vendor to ensure that all reports, payments and claims are correct and posted. Processing of credit adjustments, transfers, and or refunds to MCO's, Providers, other State agencies and or Contractors / Vendors. Additionally, provide help with documents filing and other basic office duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of experience reviewing, verifying, recording, adjusting and balancing financial transactions.

Notes:

1. Experience calculating and recording financial, statistical or other numerical data may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required high school education.

2. Six credit hours in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3. A minimum of five courses or six months of accounting-related training in a vocational training program in subjects such as journalizing transactions, analyzing transactions into debits and credits, posting to a general ledger, payroll, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Financial Clerical/Finance Technicians classifications or specialty codes in the financial field of work at a rate of one year of military experience for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience providing internal/external customer service.
• Experience entering information into a computer database.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

*** THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DIVISION OF RECOVERIES AND FINANCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES ONLY. ***

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to View phone number on us.edajobs.com. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at View phone number on us.edajobs.com.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at View phone number on us.edajobs.com or View email address on us.edajobs.com.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: View phone number on us.edajobs.com or MD TTY Relay Service View phone number on us.edajobs.com.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.