ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED
Recruitment #20-004549-0019
Department | LABOR - Office of Administration |
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Date Opened | 11/12/2020 09:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 11/26/2020 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $46,942.00 - $60,785.00 with potential growth up to $74,933.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Tenisha Tunstall |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Department of Labor is accepting applications for the position of Accountant Advanced. 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.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Perform general accounting for assigned programs.
Provide fiscal technical assistance and guidance to program
staff.
Serve as the backup for Fiscal Administrator IIs assigned to
other programs.
Document all processes and procedures performed by all
Fiscal Administration staff and participate in continual process improvement
activities of all processes and procedures.
Perform budget functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
Experience analyzing fiscal information on a daily and monthly basis and preparing related reports and documents based upon this information.
Organization Skills
Ability to communicate professionally with all levels while maintaining confidentiality with accounts
Experience with FMIS (Financial Management Information System) software
Experience with Maryland State government accounting
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Department of Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Department of Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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. 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:
Department of Labor Office of Administration
Attn: Tenisha Tunstall 20-004549-0019
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 101
Baltimore, MD 21201
For additional information, please contact Tenisha Tunstall at 410-767-2772 or via email Tenisha.Tunstall2@maryland.gov.
The MD State Application Form can be found online
Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Department of Labor 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.