Accountant, Grant Services Specialist III (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Homeless Services

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 4/17/2025

SALARY RANGE: $64,427.00 - $110,756.00 ANNUALLY

THIS POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) is seeking a dynamic professional for a Grant Services Specialist III (GSS III - Accountant) position within its Fiscal section.  The incumbent will perform work such as developing and monitoring accounting systems for third party programs, preparing detailed financial reports, conferring with program managers and government officials on complex financial matters or accounting for special funds.  The work of this position may also include lead responsibilities, but does not include such supervisory duties as hiring, firing, promoting, disciplining, and evaluating performance.  This position reports to the Accountant Supervisor, MOHS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors and accounts for assets, liabilities, invoices, and expenses. 
• Develops, modifies, and monitors accounting systems for third party programs. 
• Prepare detailed financial reports for submission to funding sources.  Experience with grants budget management and reconciliation is preferred.
• Conducts special cost studies and analyses; compiles cost and statistical records. 
• Audits and analyzes accounts and prepares reports on various phases of fiscal activities by compiling, computing, and comparing figures of various accounts.
• Confer with program managers and government officials on complex financial matters. 
• Compiles and writes periodic financial reports for management. 
• Prepares agency budget by compiling and projecting budget data and recommending and monitoring budget expenditures. An understanding of the budgetary process is helpful. 
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have four years of progressively responsible experience in performing accounting work

OR

EQUIVALENCY NOTES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience including 30 credits in accounting and business law and 6 additional credits in statistics or data processing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting and routine auditing practices and procedures.  An understanding of the budgetary process is helpful; experience with grants budget management and reconciliation is preferred
• Ability to maintain accounts and compile and write financial reports. 
• Ability to assign and review the work of others. 
• Ability to speak and write effectively, high level of communication skills. 
• Analytical ability. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and City agency representatives.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, with sound judgment
• Candidate must be a team player with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.  Work must be timely and attention to detail is necessary.
• Must be competent working with Microsoft Office® and communicating via e-mail. 

BENEFITS

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: 

https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

NOTE: Grant Services Specialist (GSS) roles are not offered retirement benefits with the City of Baltimore.

Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. 

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

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