Job Description

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in the state of Maryland and the nation. In alignment with our , our mission is to ensure academic success and social emotional well-being for our approximately 57,000 students in an inclusive and nurturing environment that closes opportunity gaps. To learn more about employment with HCPSS, please visit .

DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Coordinator of Compliance, Nonpublic Services and Family Support the Nonpublic Analyst is responsible for maintaining accurate financial and accounting records and information for all HCPSS students in Nonpublic placements. The Nonpublic Analyst manages the Nonpublic budget and financial process by verifying and analyzing each transaction, from the beginning of the school year to the end and creates reconciliation reports in alignment with MSDE data.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes and analyzes cost sheets from all Nonpublic Schools for each student. Prepares the database to give calculations to show the proper portions of funding that MSDE and HCPSS is responsible for. Creates requisitions based on calculation for each of the students.
• Processes all new and revised Nonpublic Tuition Assistant Applications (NTAPA) for MSDE. Ensures HCPSS is in compliance with laws and regulations for cost, codes, and dates on cost sheet.
• Maintains and balances accounts by verifying and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies with Nonpublic Schools.
• Monitors expenses related to a multimillion-dollar budget.
• Responsible for financial reports with MSDE to show money spent and ensure the HCPSS stays within the budget. Processes the MSDE Attendance Reports, Projections Reports, Enrollment Reports, Expenditure Reports and Reconciliation Reports.
• Interfaces with parents and nonpublic schools regarding payments and documentation.
• Collaborates with the Budget, Finance, Purchasing, and Procurement Offices regarding nonpublic expenditures.
• Maintains the Contracted Labor Budget for Mediations and Due Process Hearings including payments for agreements.
• Reports and communicates to management the expenditures for the Compliance, Nonpublic Services Office.

The above list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Problem solving, organizational competences, analytical and critical thinking.
• Strong communication both written and verbal with internal and external stakeholders, parents, community members, and MSDE.
• Basic understanding of requirements for servicing students receiving special education services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all the qualifications listed below to be considered for the vacancy.

Education and Experience:
Applicants must meet the criteria in ONE of the rows below.
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Eight (8) years of professional experience in data analysis, financial reporting, fiscal monitoring, account reconciliation, or budget monitoring.

This work must include the utilization of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Google Sheets with creating, maintaining, manipulating, analyzing, and organizing of data for reporting.

Associate degree in business administration, finance, or related field. Six (6) years of professional experience in data analysis, financial reporting, fiscal monitoring, account reconciliation, or budget monitoring.

This work must include the utilization of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Google Sheets with creating, maintaining, manipulating, analyzing, and organizing of data for reporting.

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business administration, finance, or related field. Four (4) years of professional experience in data analysis, financial reporting, fiscal monitoring, account reconciliation, or budget monitoring.

This work must include the utilization of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Google Sheets with creating, maintaining, manipulating, analyzing, and organizing of data for reporting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years of experience in finance and/or budget.
• One (1) year of experience in a school system working with Department of Special Education processes and procedures.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Position will be required to travel occasionally to state workshops.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants evaluated as Best or Better Qualified based on the preferred qualifications will be required to complete a Microsoft Excel performance assessment. Invitation to interview will be contingent upon successful completion of this assessment.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
This is a 12-month per year position in the Howard County Educators Association, Educational Support Professionals (HCEA-ESP) employee unit. The current salary range for this position on the Technical and Central Office Professional and School-based salary scale is Grade 26, $93,690 - $141,180. Salary will be determined by actual relevant experience and in conjunction with salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application.

Only applicants who submit all the requested information by the closing date of the vacancy will be considered for this position. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.

Please note that a completed application includes:

• A complete application form that includes a listing of employment locations with dates of employment and names of direct supervisors.
• All supplemental materials (i.e.: resume, letter of introduction, transcripts) are required to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Sandy Saval
Human Resources Business Partner
Office of Human Resources
(410) 313-6689

Equal Opportunity Employer
HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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