ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) is accepting applications from all qualified applicants for the position(s) of Accountant Advanced. Both positions will assist the Fiscal Services Administrator I in implementing , reviewing, maintaining, evaluating and reconciling fiscal policies and procedures of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

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1100 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

This position reports to the Fiscal Administrator I of the Office of Administration. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the budget and fiscal functions for the Office of Administration, include accurate grant accounting. The position will assist the Fiscal Services Administrator I in implementing, reviewing, maintaining, evaluating and reconciling fiscal policies and procedures of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

Job duties, when applicable, include but are not limited to:

1. Perform general accounting and/or grants management functions

• Prepare Schedule G
• Prepare Fund and Grant status reports
• Prepare Federal Budget
• Revenue and expenditure reconciliations
• Prepare federal reports
• Review sub accounts
• Prepare Federal cash requisitions
• Monitor and test cost allocations methods to ensure methodologies are allocating appropriately
• Prepare and FARS to FMIS reconciliations
• Review and approve all invoices
• Review and approve bank reconciliations
• Review Guaranty Fund revenues and expenditures
• Review expense vouchers audited by staff
• Prepare quarterly or annual accruals for incurred expenditures

2. Perform budget functions

• Analyze program budget submissions
• Prepare appropriation and grant projections using R*STARS reports and information gathered from the program and prior year fiscal trends
• Prepare budget amendments for programs
• Review procurement change orders submitted by staff for accuracy

3. Provide fiscal technical assistance and guidance to grantees and program staff

• Assist in developing policies and procedures
• Review Grant modifications
• Review Grant awards
• Provide audit support
• Monitoring support
• Aid in developing and implementing corrective actions plans
• Applying policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Create journal entries
• Perform Grant closeout
• Review Grant applications
• Review SPS cost allocations
• Ensure closeout reports are filed in a timely manner

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

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.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

Budget preparation and analysis experience

State Government Accounting and Budget experience

Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access)

Experience with FARS, FMIS and RSTARS

Experience evaluating expenditures, revenue and fund documentation

Experience using Workday

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DLLR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to DLLR/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

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.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

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    18-004549-0008

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.