Finance Assistant I (Accounts Payable)

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Position

Finance Assistant I

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Location/Type

Administrative Office of the Courts, Department of Budget & Finance

Annapolis, MD 21401

Salary

$45,632

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Full Time

Financial Disclosure

No

The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans. Telework, up to 2 days per week, may also be available. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and the approval of the Administrative Head.

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Purpose of Role: The Finance Assistant I (Accounts Payable-AP) position performs a review of invoices to ensure compliance with the policies of the General Accounting Division (GAD), Annotated Code of Maryland, Judiciary Fiscal Policies, Department of Procurement, Contracts, & Grant Administration (DPCGA), Court Interpreter Program (CIP), and travel policy guidelines. Additionally, the Finance Assistant identifies, researches, and resolves account discrepancies for purchase orders, invoices, and vendors. This position will perform data entry for all related transactions using the GEARS (Judiciary accounting system of record) and FMIS (State of Maryland accounting system of record), along with verifying and requesting changes, where required, for vendor information. All functions should be performed while providing excellent customer service and support for internal and external stakeholders.

Education: High School or GED

Experience: One (1) year of fiscal accounting experience to include reconciling data and system-to-system information.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

? Knowledge of General Accounting Division?s (GAD) and Judiciary?s policies and procedures.

? Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook, in a professional environment.

? Skill in providing excellent customer service when communicating with internal and external stakeholders, including AOC management, court personnel, and the public.

? Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations when applying policies, regulations, and accounting laws, as required.

? Ability to pay attention to detail, resulting in an accurate work product.

? Ability to demonstrate self-leading behavior including working within prescribed time constraints to meet deadlines and keeping Supervisor/Lead Worker apprised of any impediments to work progress.

? Ability to effectively communicate ideas both in verbal and written form.

? Ability to identify methods to improve efficiency by recommending alternative or new approaches.

? Ability to perform actual to budget reconciliations of accounting data, identify any discrepancies, and create/research how to resolve the issues.

The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation for an interview should request the accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.