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ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR II

General Accounting Supervisor

Recruitment #15-006737-0001

Introduction

This position is responsible for providing leadership and administering technical assistance in planning, directing and controlling cash, equipment, and reviewing general accounting end-of-year close-out activities and related functions.

GRADE

State Salary Grade 18

Salary Range: $49,899- $72,777 

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Accountant Supervisor II position serves is responsible for providing leadership and administering technical assistance in planning, directing and controlling cash, equipment, and reviewing general accounting end-of-year close-out activities and related functions. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the general accounting section, manages the federal grant financial accounts including reconciling to the federal records, and plans, controls, and implements new accounting codes in the Financial Management Information System (FMIS)and the Oracle database. The position also ensures that Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and guidelines established by the Comptroller's Office and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) are in compliance.

POSITION DUTIES

Oversees the day to day operations of the General Accounting Section; analyzes and evaluates accounting systems and procedures to ensure that internal accounting controls are in place and operating efficiently and effectively; performs advanced level cost accounting and federal fund accounting in the preparation of financial reports for agency management as well as for federal reporting; performs grant reconciliations between the statewide accounting system (R*STARS) and the federal reporting system (G5); assesses the branch operations to identify accounting functions which would benefit from changes in methods or procedures; reviews the work product of the Section to ensure technical proficiency and establish performance standards to identify and report factors affecting work quality; provides technical support for office automation services; and acts as software compliance officer for the Accounting Branch.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a Bachelor's Degree with 30 credit hours in Accounting and related courses including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in Auditing.  Possession of a CPA Certificate is desired.  

EXPERIENCE: Six years of professional experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.  Three years of the required experience must have been in direct supervision of other professional employees.  This experience to include Maryland FMIS and end-of-year closeout reports preferred.  

 NOTES:

1.      Applicants may substitute possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Master’s Degree in Accounting for one year of the required experience.

2.      Applicants may substitute one year of professional budgeting or auditing experience for one year of the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of GAAPs in relation to payables, expenditures, and liabilities; knowledge of governmental accounting and document processing; knowledge of financial management systems; skill in the interpretation of State and federal laws and regulations; skill in using accounting, finance, and spreadsheet software; skill in managing multiple tasks; skill in managing and leading other financial professionals; ability to identify problems and formulate viable solutions; ability to analyze data and make sound decisions; ability to monitor performance and implement improvements; ability to effectively lead and work as a team member; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Conclusion

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and occasional travel throughout the state are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps which is the preferred method for submitting your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for  - Accountant Supervisor II – General Accounting - #077932 - Jobaps # 15-006737-00-- Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.  

If you have 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. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request




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