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DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DCAR

ACCOUNTANT MANAGER II

Recruitment #23-004554-0004

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Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH DIVISION OF COST ACCOUNTING & REIMBURSEMENTS (DCAR) ONLY.

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Division of Cost Accounting & Reimbursements
300 W. Preston St.
Room 402
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

As Deputy Director, this position will assist, manage, and supervise the staff of the Division of Cost Accounting and Reimbursements (DCAR) that perform the following functions:
  • Preparation of the Federal Indirect Cost Rate.
  • Preparation of the annual Medicare and Medicaid cost reports for the MDH hospital facilities and submit same to the federal fiscal intermediaries.
  • Serve as liaison with the federal fiscal intermediaries on all cost report audits and settlement issues.
  • Preparation and development of the annual hospital per diem billing rates.
  • Preparation of the FPS reconciliations.
  • Supervise staff who oversee the fee coordination of the 24 Local Health Department’s (LHD) chargeable and non-chargeable services.
  • Review and verify rates for LHD services.
  • Monitor revenue recoveries and prepare quarterly revenue summary reports by hospital for distribution to hospitals and administration officials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, or a bachelor's degree with 30 credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing. In addition, six years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) with three years of advanced duties in the area of cost accounting, systems accounting, or federal fund accounting and including three years at a supervisory or management level.

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. 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. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the non-supervisory/management experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following experience:
  • Preparing cost reports; Preparing reconciliations;
  • Handling cost report audits and settlement issues;
  • Preparing billing rates;
  • Coordinating chargeable and non-chargeable services;
  • Reviewing and verifying rates for services;
  • Monitoring revenue recoveries and preparing quarterly revenue summary reports;
  • Preparing the Federal Indirect Cost Rate.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH DIVISION OF COST ACCOUNTING & REIMBURSEMENTS (DCAR) ONLY.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.

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.

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. 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 410-333-5689. 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 MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

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.




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