ACCOUNTANT II

This recruitment is limited to current Department of Human Resources employees currently working in the Office of Budget and Finance, Cost Allocation and Revenue Mangement Unit.  You must meet both the Minimum Qualifications and the Limitation on Selection to be eligible.

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Department of Human Resources

Office of Budget and Finance

Cost Allocation and Revenue Management Unit

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

The primary purpose of the position is to monitor and report grant financial activity for the Department of Human Resources' federal grants as assigned.

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.

This recruitment is limited to current Department of Human Resources employees currently working in the Office of Budget and Finance, Cost Allocation and Revenue Mangement Unit.  You must meet both the Minimum Qualifications and the Limitation on Selection to be eligible.

Please 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.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  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. Credit may be given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience, if you list the number of hours worked per week. 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.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.   

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, the paper application may be submitted to: DHR Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201; Fax 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov; Voice 410-767-4850, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.   Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: Voice 410-767-7414, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-0882. Please do not submit unsolicited information.

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