ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR I

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Department of Human Services

The main purpose of this position is to assist the Director and the Manager of Accounting Operations in directing, planning, scheduling and administering the operations of the General Accounting Unit of the Division of Accounting Operations, Office of Budget and Finance. This position fully utilizes the Financial Management Information System (FMIS). This position also monitors that current and accurate records of fiscal activity are maintained within the Department of Human Services. This position oversees: a) the preparation of monthly 302 assistance reporting; b) the preparation of various monitoring schedules and reports, some of which are distributed to the Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS); c) the quarterly review of certain LDSS bank reconciliations; d) the accounting and collections of Accounts Receivable; e) the calendar year-end 1099 reporting; f) the collection and accounting for Corporate Purchasing Cards (CPCs); g) year-end closing activities as assigned; h) review and approval of Accounts Payable transmittals; i) Montgomery County HHS reconciliations of expenditures and advances; and j) other special projects as assigned.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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.  

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. One year of experience planning, coordinating, supervising and evaluating the work of accountants and related fiscal staff.

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.   

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

 All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.  

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: Department of Human Services Examination Services Unit Attention: