ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in Baltimore county, Anne Arundel county and Howard county.  Please indicate which counties you are willing to work on your application.

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6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21215

The main purpose of the position is to provide support of budgetary and professional accounting functions for the Division of Financial Services in various areas to include: budget preparation, monthly expenditure projections, policy implementation, and the year-end closing process.

Modify and implement manual and automated systems to meet the specific fiscal requirements of the agency

Interpret and apply pertinent laws and regulations to fiscal and accounting operations

Review and authorize financial transaction records for submission to fiscal control agencies

Perform reconciliations of entire accounts by determining the materiality of exceptions, selecting the proper accounting treatment, gauging the effect of adjustments on the entire system and maintaining documentation for audit trails

Prepare financial reports and statements by ensuring that accounting records provide a reliable and adequate basis for required reports, developing and implementing procedures for producing reports, and analyzing and interpreting the reports

Performs other related duties as assigned

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

Experience: None

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 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.

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

Experience with the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) or similar accounting systems

Six months experience using Microsoft Excel to include: using formulas, creating and modifying spreadsheets, queries, and generating reports

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 assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: 

Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services HRSD, Attn:Tiffany Arrington, 300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1000, Towson, MD 21286. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Tiffany Arrington at Recruitment, Examination & Retention Unit -410-339-3696.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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