ACCOUNTANT I

The State of Maryland is seeking Accounting professionals to fill intermediate level positions in the state as an Accountant I.

Grade 15: $57,275 - $92,108/year

This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies across the state of Maryland. When completing the application, select all the locations you are willing to work.

The key responsibilities for an Accountant I include examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems, records, and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles in order to modify and maintain agency accounting systems, prepare financial reports or statements, and give fiscal advice to management. Note that employees in this classification do not supervise accountants. 

Specific activities this role may perform include:

• Modifying and implementing manual and automated systems to meet the specific fiscal requirements of the agency;

• Interpreting and applying pertinent laws and regulations to fiscal and accounting operations;

• Developing and revising accounting policies to improve accounting controls and efficiency;

• Formulating internal controls to ensure the reliability and security of funds and records;

• Reviewing and authorizing financial transaction records for submission to fiscal control agencies;

• Performing reconciliations of entire accounts by determining the materiality of exceptions, selecting the proper accounting treatment, gauging the effect of adjustments on the entire system, and maintaining documentation for audit trails;

• Preparing financial reports and statements by ensuring that accounting records provide a reliable and adequate basis for required reports, developing and implementing procedures for producing reports, and analyzing and interpreting the reports;

• Assisting with close-out by ensuring that items are properly accrued and adjusted at fiscal year end;

• Advising management on the status of accounts and recommends alternatives to improve the agency's financial position;

• Participating in the audit process of agency fiscal operations by providing auditors with explanations of accounting procedures, providing documentation of fiscal transactions, and assisting in the formulation and implementation of corrective action plans precipitated by audit exceptions;

• Acting as a liaison with information processing and fiscal control agencies to resolve accounting records and systems problems;

• Adapting procedures and formulates reporting techniques to comply with statewide fiscal requirements and special requirements of other funding sources;

• Performing other related duties.

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

AND

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.

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

Relevant job experience with the US Federal Government and were separated from federal service on or after January 15th, 2025, or relevant job experience with the State of Maryland.

Your application will be reviewed by an HR analyst to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position listed above. Please make sure that you provide complete and accurate information on your application showing all relevant experience and education.

After your application is reviewed, you will receive a notice to your online account of whether you meet the minimum qualifications. If you meet that threshold, your application will be forwarded to one or more State agencies with vacancies, and you may hear from them to begin an interview process.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201.

Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735- 2258.

The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination, and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.