ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR I

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Department of Human Services

Allegany Department of Social Services

Finance Unit

1 Frederick Street

Cumberland, MD 21502

This position is responsible for the professional management of all fiscal and accounting operations of the agency’s assistance, administration, trust funds, lay funds, food stamps, flexible spending funds, federal grants, and the Program 10 temporary cash assistance savings funds (TANF) program.  This position manages the monetary assets and all funds received and disbursed by this agency.  This position sets accounting and financial policy for the agency as well as implementing controls.  It continually monitors operations to ensure a sound and compliant fiscal system.

This position plans, directs and reviews the daily work of four fiscal staff positions. Specific duties include providing assistance and guidance to staff personnel responsible for the execution of daily operational tasks in procurement and financial duties; ensuring that all invoices received by the state are paid within 30 days; creating supplemental tracking spreadsheets to gather data for reporting and budget analysis; overseeing annual fiscal year and closeout in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); ensuring the timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual fiscal reports; and preparing plans for spending adjustments and budget monitoring to ensure compliance with funding allocations. 

Please read the job announcement in it's entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum 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: 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.  

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.

1. Two years of supervisory experience.

2. Two years experience working in the Maryland State FMIS/AFS/MDCHESSIE systems.

3. Two years experience with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

4. Two years experience with interpreting and implementing fiscal policy and regulations and establishing internal control procedures.

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.

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 137, 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. 

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.

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