ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR I

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

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Division of Financial Services/ITCD

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore, MD 21215

This position serves as the assistant to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Information Technology and Communication Division or other fiscal office. In addition, this position assists in the preparation of the operating budgets; as well as monitoring and exercising budgetary control of expenditures, overseeing financial reporting and analysis, utilizing State accounting systems, laws, rules and regulations.

Assists the Fiscal Officer in organizing, supervising and controlling budgets. Drafts justification for budget submissions. Reviews budget submissions to determine adherence to established budgetary guidelines and procedures. Analyzes budgetary priorities and constraints and makes appropriate recommendations. Analyzes budget on a monthly basis to ensure that expenditures stay within budgetary appropriates. Verifies and identifies discrepancies and develops strategies to resolve. Plans, organizes and supervises the work of subordinate employees, if any.

Monitors expenditures. Reviews, approves and analyzes periodic and special reports to meet funding source requirements.

Completes monthly expenditure and budget projections. Reviews and recommends approval/disapproval of invoices.

Implements the Division’s cost reduction strategies, particularly related to the ordering, storing and dispensing of commodities and equipment.

Audit Compliance: Responsible for assuring legislative audit compliance in all fiscal areas. Assist with audit compliance issues.

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. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s):

Experience with Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS), (i.e. ADPICS or RSTARS) or a related system.

Experience analyzing monthly expenditures, managing department budgets and appropriations. Experience with Microsoft Office software for word processing and creating spreadsheets.

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:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination,

ATTN: Angela Chase,

300 E. 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. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. 

If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). 

Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment & Examination at 410-339-5964.

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. 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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