ACCOUNTANT II

This recruitment is limited to current employees working in the Budget and Finance CARM Unit in the Department of Human Services (DHS) only.

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Department of Human Services

Budget & Finance Office

Cost Allocation & Revenue Management

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This position monitors and reports grant financial activity for the Department of Human Services Federal Grants within the office of Budget & Finance Division of Cost Allocation and Revenue Management (CARM).

This position maintains up-to-date records on grant awards, expenditures and attainments; reconciles actual expenditures, reported expenditures and cash attainment; prepares federal financial reports regarding grant expenditures and program income based on cost allocation results, attainment and reporting requirements; meets with program staff to review grant obligation and liquidation periods, reporting requirements, grant activities, and over and under spending. Maintains supporting documentations for reporting and audit purposes; determines draw down of federal funds to cover grant expenditures incurred by the Department, in accordance with the Treasury State Agreement; inputs revenue transactions from grants into Federal Ledgers and reconciles to R*STARS accounting reports. Provides assistance and/or information for special projects that requires the use and analysis of grant accounting data; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

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

Experience: Two 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.

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.

The ideal candidate will possess:

One year experience using computerized fiscal applications and software including spreadsheet and database applications.

This recruitment is limited to current employees working in the Budget and Finance CARM Unit in the Department of Human Services (DHS) only.

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.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  

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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 134, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.  

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 P.M. on the closing date.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.   

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-0882.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.  

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-7414.    

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.   

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.  

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.