ACCOUNTANT II

This is a full-time contractual position within the Maryland Department of Human Services, Charles County DSS. 

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200 Kent Avenue

This position responsible for monitoring FMIS operations for compliance to State Departmental, Local agency policies and regulations. Performs other financial operational, procedural audits that include elements for material exceptions to financial, compliance and procedural guidelines of laws, regulations and policies. Performs internal control reviews agency-wide, ensuring that the local department adheres to all accounting processes and procedures as the laws and policies set forth mandate. P:osition Duties: RECONCILIATION & AUDIT Performs internal audit of fiscal processes and makes recommendations specific to compliance and best practice; responds to audit requests by external auditors; and ensures that agency accounts are reconciled, and audit trails are preserved. Reconciliation of five agency bank accounts and preparation of compositions of funds, Review and reconcile FMIS (Financial Management Information system) processing and system-generated reports, Review and reconcile AFS (Automatic fiscal Financial System)processing and system-generated reports, udit accounts payable, Audit Electronic Benefit Transfer and check stock inventory, Audit travel advances and expense accounts, Monitor fiscal corrective action plans, Audit systems security, Review Statewide audit findings as reported by DHS, audit daily cash receipts, reconciling to receipt book for log-in by Fiscal Accounts Technician and ensuring that receipts are applied to appropriate bank accounts,assist with internal audit of CSA, FACS, and FIA program areas RESEARCH & REPORTING Conducts research and compiles data as needed to develop reports for the Finance Officer, Assistant Directors, and the Director, Preparation of Director's monthly (financial) report, Monthly and annual closing (AFS), research and statistical analyses of program data, Record Local Administration vouchers paid through R*STARS for monthly reimbursement to Comptroller (DHS account)report to the Finance Officer TIMEKEEPING Manages the Workday activities of the Agency, inclusive of time entry, time approvals, and time corrections to ensure accurate, bi-weekly entry of time worked by agency personnel.

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

Experience: Two 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.

Not Applicable.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to CCDSS, Recruitment and Selection Division, 200 Kent Avenue, La Plata, MD. 20646. 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 301-392-6821. 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 CCDSS Recruitment and Selection Division at 301-392-6534.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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.