ACCOUNTANT II

An Accountant II is the full performance level of work examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles in order to modify and maintain agency accounting systems, prepare financial reports or statements and give fiscal advice to management. Employees in this classification do not supervise. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from an Accountant Supervisor or other designated administrator.

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222 Schilling Circle, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

Modifies and implements manual and automated systems to meet the specific fiscal requirements of the agency;

Interprets and applies pertinent laws and regulations to fiscal and accounting operations;

Develops and revises accounting policies to improve accounting controls and efficiency;

Formulates internal controls to ensure the reliability and security of funds and records;

Reviews and authorizes financial transaction records for submission to fiscal control agencies;

Performs reconciliations of entire accounts by determining the materiality of exceptions, selecting the proper accounting treatment, gauging the effect of adjustments on the entire system and maintaining documentation for audit trails;

Prepares financial reports and statements by ensuring that accounting records provide a reliable and adequate basis for required reports, developing and implementing procedures for producing reports, and analyzing and interpreting the reports;

Assists with close-out by ensuring that items are properly accrued and adjusted at fiscal year end;

Advises management on the status of accounts and recommends alternatives to improve the agency's financial position;

Participates in the audit process of agency fiscal operations by providing auditors with explanations of accounting procedures, providing documentation of fiscal transactions and assisting in the formulation and implementation of corrective action plans precipitated by audit exceptions;

Acts as a liaison with information processing and fiscal control agencies to resolve accounting records and systems problems;

Adapts procedures and formulates reporting techniques to comply with statewide fiscal requirements and special requirements of other funding sources;

May oversee the work of Fiscal Accounts Technicians, Fiscal Accounts Clerks and related support personnel;

Performs other related duties.

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.

Experience interpreting Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission payment awards, calculating the benefit payments amount and duration.

Experience reconciling accounts and maintaining accounts payable for large database of disability recipients.

Proficiency using QuickBooks, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Professional writing and oral communication skills.   

Applicants must be willing to work in Baltimore County

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) 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  

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. 

If the online application process is not available you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

301 W. Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, MD 21201

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. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. 

We will not consider information submitted after this date.

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