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ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

Recruitment #25-004549-0002

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Introduction

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

GRADE

Grade 17: $64,984 - $104,954/year

LOCATION OF POSITION

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.

POSITION DUTIES

An Accountant Advanced is the advanced level of work in the accounting job series. Key responsibilities 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. Employees in this classification perform specialized duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting or bond and loan accounting. They do not supervise Accountants.

Examples of potential specific duties an Accountant Advanced may be required to perform include:  

  • Performing advanced level cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting or bond and loan accounting in the preparation of financial records, reports and statements for use by management;
  • Applying the principles of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting or bond and loan accounting to develop and implement detailed accounting systems not available in general accounting systems;
  • Reviewing and authorizing detailed costs, systems changes, federal fund distributions, or bond and loan records for inclusion in the general accounting system;
  • Meeting with agency management personnel and program managers to discuss and resolve advanced level accounting problems and issues;
  • Interpreting and applying funding source laws and regulations to specific agency fiscal matters;
  • Documenting and defending decisions made in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting or bond and loan accounting;
  • Designing and establishing cost finding and reporting measures to identify, record and report the unit cost factors affecting work products and services;
  • Analyzing changes in legislation, available resources, overhead, staffing and accounting methods and project the effect on the cost of services;
  • Providing management with the financial basis for recovering actual overhead costs as well as cost and comparative analysis reports for evaluating the effectiveness of cost identification;
  • Assessing the fiscal operations of an agency to identify accounting functions which would benefit from automation;
  • Establishing and maintaining accounting systems for federal fund allocations and reconciling these accounts to internal and external accounting systems;
  • Monitoring the disbursement of federal funds in compliance with State and federal legislation, rules, regulations and policies;
  • Analyzing liquidity, financial performance, yields on investments, loans and debt;
  • Preparing bond cash flow analysis;
  • Making revenue and expenditure projections for loan programs;
  • Performing other related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.

AND

Experience: Three years 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 one year of the required experience.

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

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.




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