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ACCOUNTANT I

Recruitment #21-004546-0011

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GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services
Howard County Department of Social Services 
9780 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, Maryland 21046

Main Purpose of Job

This position will provide professional management of the local department’s fiscal operations. Formulate accounting objectives and internal policies; utilize and analyze information in accounting systems, accounting records and fiscal reports. Employee will review and authorize financial transactions for submission to fiscal control agencies. Utilize computerized financial applications and office software to include spreadsheet software and database applications. Audit accounting records as required by State and Local fiscal policy. Perform reconciliation of all financial accounts. Prepare and oversee journal entries, interagency transactions and deposits. Participate in the establishment and ongoing application of internal controls. The position will supervise Fiscal Accounts Technicians, County Fiscal support staff and provide oversight and monitoring of all the duties they perform. At all times, the incumbent will provide customer service to both internal and external customers that meets or exceeds the standards set by the Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.

Experience: One year of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing, for the required education.

2. Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.

3. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.

4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for the required experience. 

5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Accounting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1.  One year of fiscal management experience that includes accounts payable processing, ledger account reconciliation, and expenditure tracking in a state or local government.

2.  One year of experience utilizing the State of Maryland's Finance Systems, e.g., Finance Management Information System (FMIS), Microsoft's Dynamic D365 platform, and/or R*STARS.

3.  One year of experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, specifically creating and performing Excel to perform financial analysis. 

4.  One year of managerial or supervisory experience with strong organizational skills.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 135, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to monique.robertson@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing day.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-7416.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.




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