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Baltimore County Public Schools · 2 weeks ago

Fiscal Assistant I- Pikesville High- Effective start date March 2, 2026 (1.0 FTE-12-months)

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$23.13/hr - $40.46/hr

4+ years exp

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking a Fiscal Assistant I to perform responsible bookkeeping and accounting-clerical work in a school setting. The role involves maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and handling school and student activity funds under general supervision.

EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education

Responsibilities

Maintains a complete accounting system for the receipt and disbursement of school and student activity funds in accordance with established Board policies and procedures

Performs various accounting clerical tasks such as counting money collected from various school organizations, furnishing receipts, crediting appropriate accounts, and depositing money into bank accounts.Maintains a petty cash fund

Prepares accrual, financial and sales tax reports.Discusses the financial status of the various accounts with school sponsors and treasurers.Prepares financial statements as necessary

Performs accounting-clerical activities associated with BCPS allocated funds.Handles transactions, pays bills, and maintains necessary records

Maintains source material from which school business and operational reports required by BCPS, state, federal, and other authorities are prepared.Prepares or assists in preparation of periodic and special school business and operational reports

Monitors the school’s purchasing privileges and memberships.Maintains a school internal purchase order system.Analyzes budget printouts with school records to verify accuracy

Reviews bank statements.Reconciles any discrepancies against amounts, accounts, and supportive documents.Totals and balances journal and ledger cards.Prepares monthly/periodic financial reports

Attends school finance committee meetings with administrator for the purpose of recommending specific actions to be taken with respect to the school activity funds and reporting current information on individual account revenues and expenses

Assists in developing general school fund and athletic fund budgets by providing revenue and expense amounts for past years.Prepares and submits to the Board monthly financial reports

Maintains and updates student obligation lists and amounts

Assists in preparing the payroll records.Prepares and completes after-school use of building request forms and invoices

Contacts students, school administrative and instructional staffs, central office staff, and vendors with regard to school bookkeeping matters

Qualification

BookkeepingAccounting clerical workFinancial reportingMS OfficeTyping 40 wpmCourtesyJudgmentDecision making

Required

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent; plus four years of progressively responsible bookkeeping and/or account-clerk office experience

Knowledge of the practices and procedures of accounting clerical work and bookkeeping

Knowledge of office practices and procedures

Knowledge of personal computers and MS Office software applications

Skill in performing accounting-clerical and bookkeeping duties

Demonstrated skill in typing 40 words per minute

Ability to make decisions in accordance with established school policies and procedures

Ability to exercise courtesy and good judgment in dealing with students, parents, administrators, other employees, vendors, and the general public

Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully completing a background, Department of Social Services (DSS) and criminal history check

A completed application must be on file in the Office of Staffing/Temporary Services to be eligible to work in this position

Benefits

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.

Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.