ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED [C11039/217855]

This is a contractual position with limited benefits.

Work that Matters.  The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in affordable housing and community development.  Our team is seeking a Budget Accountant that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, independently implement practical and efficient solutions, believe change is good and want to come to work knowing that what they do makes a difference.

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7800 Harkins Rd Lanham, MD 20706

The Department of Housing and Community Development's Headquarters Office is located in Prince George's County at the New Carrollton Metro stop.

This position performs advanced accounting functions for the Department's centralized Budget Office. The position will work with program staff to monitor actual expenses to approved budget, report on variance analysis and forecast future financial indicators. Successful candidate will have strong computer skills, be able to work independently and take the initiative to research and suggest solutions to issues.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Three 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.

 

• Preference will be given to candidates who have strong budgeting and financial forecasting experience, ideally in either governmental or non-profit agencies.
• The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, and experience building and maintaining large, complex spreadsheets containing external data links, pivot tables, and/or macros.

Candidates must be willing to work in Prince George's County.

Not Applicable.

Please provide sufficient information on  your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for the recruitment.  Please provide transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications.  Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service.  This evaluation must be submitted with your application.  For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.  Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification. Successful applicants may be subject to interview and an advanced Excel test.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

Contractual employees who works for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: Amy Kipersztok, Department of Housing & Community Development Office of Human Resources, 7800 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706. All application materials must be received by the filing deadline.  If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to dhcd.careers@maryland.gov.

Please include the following information in the body of the email:

• Attn: Amy Kipersztok, Senior Generalist
• Your First and Last Name
• Recruitment #
• Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Incorrect application forms, or resumes in place of the application, will not be accepted. If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps.  For questions concerning this position, please call 301-429-7418.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

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

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.