Accountant II| Food and Nutrition Services

Job description
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLASS TITLE: Accountant II, Food & Nutrition Services

TITLE CODE: V11020

GRADE: 05/OPE - $75,403 to $118,+08 (Annual Salary Scale for Exempt 12-Month Employees Represented by BCPSOPE 2024-2025 Effective July 1, 2024)

REPORTS TO: Fiscal Supervisor, Food and Nutrition Services

DEFINITION: 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).

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.

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.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, Residency Or Work VISA In United States Required.

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements
• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $10+. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, ****** orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6+01 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-80+-8+37). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, +600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-80+-4360).

Contact Information

Shawn Stahl

Manager, Office of Staffing

6+01 Charles Street, E Building

Towson, Maryland 21204

Phone: 443-80+-7872

Fax: 410-2+6-0568

Email: sstahl@bcps.org