Fiscal Service Officer I

Overview Of Athena
ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better We make our Clients' Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees' Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers' needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

Position Summary
We are currently recruiting for an
Fiscal Services Officer l
. The Fiscal Services Officer will be primarily responsible for managing the accident billing process for the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). This role includes coordinating the distribution, collection, and documentation of accident billing reports for Shops and Districts, as well as maintaining accurate records on the progress and disposition of each report. The position will play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate billing to responsible parties and in supporting the development and implementation of the Accident Billing Control (ABC) system, and other duties as assigned.
This full-time position starts at $20.00 per and is located in Baltimore, MD.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions..

• Coordinate the distribution and collection of accident billing reports to and from Shops and Districts.
• Track and document the status of each crash report through all stages, including:
• When incidents are sent to the appropriate District or Shop.
• Determination of whether incidents are billable.
• Actions taken regarding each incident.
• Confirmation of when incidents have been billed to responsible parties.
• For non-billable incidents, document and record the reason for the decision.
• Maintain and update detailed tracking logs for all accident billing activity.
• Provide regular reporting on the status of crash reports and billing progress to management.
• Conduct continued follow-up with Districts and Shops to ensure timely resolution of open reports.
• Assist with the design, development, and implementation of the Accident Billing Control (ABC) system to streamline and automate billing processes.
• Support Accounts Receivable/Cash Receipts (AR/CR) operations as needed.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy within the fiscal services team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills within the English language.
• Extensive knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Proven, high quality customer service (internal and external customers).
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Solid ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Education And Experience

• An Associates degree in Accounting or related field or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background preferred.
• Experience in accounts receivable, billing, or fiscal operations within a government or transportation environment is desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Standard hours of work 7:00 AM to 3:40 PM Monday to Friday

Successful ATHENA Employees Will Display The Following Characteristics

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions, where others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer's needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The Benefits Of Working For ATHENA Include

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.
• Pet insurance.
• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.
• 401k with a generous employer match.
• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.
ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.