ACCOUNTANT I - 2 positions [C09018/C13010]

These are contractual positions with limited benefits.

Work that Matters.  The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in affordable housing and community development. This is an opportunity to join a nationally-recognized, award-winning organization and apply your skills to this high public purpose and challenging area. The Community Development Administration's bond financing programs meet the mission of the Department by enabling low and moderate income citizens to live in or own affordable housing and by providing local governments with access to the capital markets at favorable terms.

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In the coming months, DHCD will be relocating from Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, to the New Carrollton transit stop location in Prince George’s County.

These positions are primarily responsible for analyzing servicer reports and conducting procedures to facilitate the processing of Single Family mortgage receipts. The position also performs reconciliations of the entire bond portfolio and acts as a liaison between the Trustee and Sub-servicers for reporting purposes. The positions assist with the management of CDA's mortgage loan database system and determines the materiality of exceptions.

Minimum Qualifications are REQUIRED. Please read carefully.

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

Experience: One year 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 the required experience.
4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for 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. 

Excel experience a plus.  Experience performing accurate reconciliations within government, corporate or non-profit organizations a plus. 

*This position is limited to candidates willing to accept employment in Prince George's County.

Not Applicable.

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this 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 ranked as  Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS

DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, telework and job sharing options; training, advancement and career path opportunities; casual business dress on Fridays and a competitive salary.  There is also ample free parking at its current and future office.  

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  However, if you wish to submit a paper application or are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via fax or mail.  Please include a cover memo with the following information:

• Attn: Amy Kipersztok, Recruitment Manager
• Your First and Last name
• Last 4 of SS#
• Recruitment #
• Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Please be advised that we can no longer accept the old MS-100 or resumes in place of application.  Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps or by contacting the Department of Budget and Management's Recruitment and Examinations Division Job Information Line at 410- 767-4850.

Fax: (410) 514-7029

Mail to: Amy Kipersztok, Recruitment Manager DHCD

Office of Human Resources

100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032   

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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.