Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated
to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for
college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from
our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of
a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators
throughout Maryland.
GRADE
STANDARD SALARY SCHEDULE GRADE 16
LOCATION OF POSITION
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
Responsible for completing audits of state funded projects/programs operated within the local public school systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines.
POSITION DUTIES
Performs audits of accounting reports,
records and program documentation in accordance with audit procedures to verify
compliance with Federal regulations and State laws; audits student enrollment
records and reports, completes reports documenting school system audit results
and recommends methods to improve procedures and repayment or reductions of
State aid; completes pre-audit analysis and planning; prepares audit working
papers using computerized software; assists in researching regulations and
grant awards to determine audit criteria applicable to programs subject to
audit; participates in entrance and exit conferences with management of the
audited entity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.
Experience: Two years of experience performing financial and compliance audits of a State agency, grantee, business or other entity.
Notes:
1. Applicants who had met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for one year of auditing experience only.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Internal Review classifications or Auditing specialty codes in the Financial or Auditing fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
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.
- 2 Years of Government Audit Experience
- Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certificate
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Successful candidates will be ranked as
Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible
(employment) list for at least one year. For education obtained outside of the
U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign
credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified
eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or
other State agencies. 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 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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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. On-line applications (and resumes) are
the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments. Using this
method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments
for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents
(resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them.
Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the
application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this
recruitment.
Please do not put "See Resume" in
the job duties section of your application; your application will not be
considered.
If you utilize fax or
regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to
resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires
the attachments. Additionally, you must include the following information on
each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the
attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment
Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for the Financial
Compliance Auditor II position (JobAps#21-004540-0002). Mailing Address:
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West
Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax
number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only. If you have
difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online
application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management,
Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE
Application, contact 410-767- 0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website
at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.
Appropriate
accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request
