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SYSTEMS CONTROL ACCOUNTANT MANAGER, COMPTROLLER

General Accounting Division

Recruitment #25-004583-0001

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Introduction

 

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT TEMORARY, CONTRACTUAL AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPTROLLER OF MARYLAND

 

This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.

 

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, Maryland

POSITION DUTIES

Have a background in government accounting? Love the nuts and bolts of operational accounting and financial reporting consolidation? Do the words budget, budget amendments, encumbrances, fund balances and appropriations make you smile? We have an opportunity for you!

The Comptroller’s General Accounting Division located in beautiful Annapolis is looking to fill the role of an Accounting Manager (Systems Control Accountant Manager) in our financial operations accounting team. Responsibilities will include assisting all state agencies with closing the budgetary books, assisting with accounting review of applicable and treatment of GASB pronouncements, budget loading into State ERP(FMIS) and balancing the State-wide budget to the Fiscal Digest, processing budget amendments as authorized, developing and maintaining financial accounting operational standards for all State agencies, troubleshooting and resolving technical accounting matters for all state agencies throughout the fiscal year, review and approval of journal entries and accounting reconciliations prepared by staff, engaging directly with internal and external auditors, assisting with the preparation of the Annual Report, overseeing the preparation of the bi-annual Fees and Users report and overseeing special projects as needed. Responsibilities will also include leading and developing your accounting team through technical training and coaching.  Come join us!

Please note: You will be unable to prepare tax returns for compensation due to potential conflicts of interest with your duties as a Comptroller of Maryland employee. Also, vacation usage is limited during closeout (July - December)..

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  A bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar discipline from an accredited college or a bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar discipline from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  Four years of government experience ensuring appropriate and consistent interpretation of and compliance with statutory and generally accepted accounting principles in a fiscal control agency or three years of experience in a leadership position or managing staff.

** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalence evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certified Public Accountant or CPA Candidate

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT TEMPORARY, CONTRACTUAL AND PERMANENT COMPTROLLER OF MARYLAND EMPLOYEES

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.

  1. First and Last Name
  2. Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
  3. The last four digits of your SS#
If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email cfeldkamp@marylandtaxes.gov at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.

If you are having 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 or  Application.Help@maryland.gov.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

Please contact Office of EEO & OFP Operations by email FAIRPRACTICES@marylandtaxes.gov, amoreland@marylandtaxes.gov or call 410-260-6630.  


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