ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR I

*** This recruitment is limited to current State employees only. ***

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This position is within the Fiscal Services Office of the MD Department of General Services (DGS) located in Baltimore City, Maryland.

The main purpose of this position is to administer the statewide financial management of the capital budget under the control of the Department of General Services.  Directs and coordinates all activities of this unique program for the Department.  Responsible for ensuring that the budgeted funds associated with each Capital project are utilized as directed by the Legislature and the Department of Budget Management.  This program is critical to achieving the Department’s mission for supporting other State agencies in the performance of their capital goals and objectives.  The scope of responsibility includes over a 1,000 accounts with authorizations of approximately $1.7 billion.

An Accountant Supervisor I is the supervisory level of work 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.

Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

- Assist in reviewing invoice payments processed by fiscal staff for final approval and submission to the State Comptroller’s Office.

- Manage a skilled and paraprofessional staff which includes planning, coordinating, supervising and evaluating work assignments of staff.  This includes hiring, training and counseling.

- Assist with the direction and coordination of all activities relating to the utilization of capital funds under the authority of DGS. 

- Assist with managing the financial resources of the DGS Capital Funds Program via monthly reconciliations of the Capital Project Accounting System (CPAS) with the Financial Management Information System (FMIS).

- Assist and update various reports necessary to develop short and long range financial plans.

- Review with Capital Unit Supervisor old open encumbrances and initiates the list for the reversion of funds for inactive projects.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, 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.

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 accounting 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 have experience in the preparation, maintenance and monitoring of an operating budget or Capital Budget with working knowledge of R*STARS (Relational Standard Accounting & Reporting System) including revenue and expenditure research which required the ability to review and analyze expenditure data and prepare/review monthly reconciliations.

This recruitment is limited to current State employees only.

Please provide sufficient information on your application to support that you meet the qualifications for this position.  All information concerning your qualifications MUST BE submitted by the closing date.  Information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. 

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position.  We highly recommend that you submit your transcript when you apply for the position.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.  Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED.  The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended.  The list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.  Eligible lists may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

You MUST possess the minimum qualifications before you may be selected for a State job – Verification will be completed by the appointing authority.  If you are scheduled to complete an educational or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process.  Permanent State employees may also complete necessary experience requirements within six months of the date of an examination.  Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week.  You must include on your application the time spent on such activity.  You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Applicants are encouraged to upload proof of education (transcripts), professional license and certifications, when applicable, during the recruitment process as these items will be required at the time of selection.    

Contact tammy.vehstedt@maryland.gov or call 410-767-4986 with questions about this recruitment.  

The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred.  Apply online at www.dbm.maryland.gov – click on the State Jobs tab.  If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Room 1311, Baltimore, MD  21201 by the closing date and time.  

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.  

Bilingual applicants are also encouraged to apply.

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

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