FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I
DEPUTY CHIEF OF ACCOUNTING
Recruitment #18-004528-0003
Department | LABOR - Office of Administration |
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Date Opened | 5/3/2018 12:28:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 5/17/2018 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $49,899.00 - $80,078.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Ernestine Hyman |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
This position ensures internal compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and State/Federal policies and procedures. This position requires a thorough knowledge of GAAP, with emphasis on governmental accounting practices and is required to assess, interpret and implement complex Federal and State laws, accounting policies, rules and regulations governing the fiscal and accounting matters of the DLLR. The incumbent is responsible for developing and revising fiscal procedures within the Department. That includes the review of existing policies and procedure and the development of new policies and procedures to meet needs created by change in laws and regulations as well as o implement new controls to improve existing operations, as deemed appropriate within the policy guidelines established by the Executive Director, Office of Administration. Also, the incumbent possesses the highest level of understanding of the Department's internal systems and their relationship to the Department's ability to serve its clients, as well as to meet Federal, State, Special and Reimbursable Fund reporting requirements.
This position is responsible for coordinating the operation of the Department's complex automated cost accounting and comprehensive financial management information system. The Relational Standard Accounting System (R*STARS) is a comprehensive financial management information system designed to meet the sophisticated accounting and reporting needs of the State of Maryland. This system provides numerous functional capabilities and processing options that require constant monitoring and revision to ensure proper operation.
This position directs and oversees accounts payable operations headed by a Fiscal Accounts Technician Supervisor responsible for processing invoices and directs vouchers for payment. Disbursement average about 22,000 transactions per year. Ensures that payment of invoices is made within the appropriate time limit as set forth by the Comptroller of the Treasury. This position is also responsible for approving transmittals for payment and reviewing refund requests and special payment transmittals.
This position is responsible for assisting the Chief of Accounting in addressing all audit findings from federal, state and independent auditors and for implementing the necessary corrective actions to eliminate the audit exception. This position coordinates meetings between various groups of auditors and responds to findings that concern the General Accounting Unit. This includes legislative auditors, federal auditors, and public accounting firms who audit the financial records of the Financing Programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with (30) thirty credit hours in Business Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
Experience: Four years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles or other fiscal related work. Two years of the required experience must have been in direct supervision of other professional employees.
Notes:
Additional experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles or other fiscal related work may be substituted for up to two years of the required education.
1. Applicants who had met the requirements for admissions to the CPA examination prior to July, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirements referenced above.
2. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a master's degree in accounting fro an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional budgeting experience or one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.
CPA Certified
Degree in Finance or Business Administration
Supervisory Experience
Federal Grants Experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.
For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:
Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:
DLLR Office of Administration
Attn: Ernestine Hyman 18-004528-0003
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 101
Baltimore, MD 21201
For additional information, please contact Ernestine Hyman at 410-230-6298 or via email Ernestine.hyman1@maryland.gov.
The MD State Application Form can be found online
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.