ACCOUNTANT II-CONTRACTUAL

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

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Washington County Department of Social Services 

122 N. Potomac Street

Hagerstown, Maryland 21741

To accurately and effectively maintain the operations of the Finance Office, which includes preparing and processing disbursements and preparing all payments received for the Agency to be posted into the appropriate bank accounts and check processing for 5 bank accounts including maintaining the fund controls. Effectively maintain accounts for overpayment/overissuance of Food Stamps and Cash Assistance by creating new accounts, posting payments and compiling statistical data to complete monthly reports. This position will monitor the Child Support budget to ensure no deficit spending.

Monitors, reviews and provides monthly feedback in the form of statistical reports for the Administration and Child Support budgets to the Assistant Directors, Program Managers, Director of Finance and the Assistant Director of Administration; completes journal entries; completes Expenditure Monitoring report; composes Budget Commentary; approves processing of procurement and payments; completes salary projections; particpates and facilitates the annual State and local budget request using the methodology requested by DHR Budget and Finance; completes year-end accruals and encumbrances; processes and reviews invoices and accounts payable; reconciles accounting systems; participates in general fiscal duties to include preparation of fund controls, issuance of gift cards, ensuring timely and accurate submission of fiscal reports; provides customer service.

Education: 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 required experience.

Limited to candidates must be willing to work in Washington County. This office is approximately 70 miles west of Baltimore and Washington D.C. 

The assessment will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You must possess the minimum qualifications to be considered for this 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 important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all education and experience that is related to the position. 

All information concerning your application must be submitted by the deadline. We will not accept information submitted after the closing date.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

If you are submitting a college transcripts, CPA certificate and/or foreign school evaluation (if applicable), it must be uploaded as a one document; fax to: 240-428-2125; or emailed to: jennifer.kane@maryland.gov .  If you are selected for an interview, you will be required to provide an official transcript. 

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to:  Washington County Department of Social Services, Office of Human Resources, Attn: Jennifer Kane, 122 N. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD  21741.  The paper application must be received by 5:00 p.m., close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.  Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

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