ACCOUNTANT II

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State Board of Elections

This position supports all the functions of the SBE fiscal operations. This includes assisting with budget management as well as the preparation of various financial reports required by GAD and DBM. This position will also serve as a backup for the Director of Accounting and Budget. It requires regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS). Employees are assigned financial responsibilities involving the analysis of accounting systems, records and reports applying GAAP and GAS in order to maintain the Agency's financial record,operational programs or procedures. The position also performs process reviews and makes recommendations for improvements as well as contract compliance and audit reviews. Confers with other administrative officials, program heads, staff specialists and others to exchange information pertaining to the program or interpret policies or offer recommendations.

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.

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. Two or more years of experience working in FMIS, processing invoices, cash receipts, and journal entries 

2. Experience using Smartsheets and Microsoft Office.

This position is open to current state employees only.

Not Applicable.

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