ACCOUNTANT LEAD SPECIALIZED [C11044]

  

This is a contractual position with limited State of Maryland benefits.

Work that Matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and 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.

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7800 Harkins Rd Lanham, MD 20706

DHCD's Headquarters Office is located in Prince George's County at the New Carrollton Metro stop.

This position develops and supports financial systems, databases and reporting tools for the Division of Finance and Administration, and provides a lead role to advanced and lower-level accountants in the Maryland Housing Fund (MHF) Insurance Accounting, State Loan Accounting and Grant Accounting Units of the Division in relation to these systems, databases and reporting tools.

Transcripts are required

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

Experience: Four years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles to include two years performing advanced duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting, or bond and loan accounting.

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 general accounting experience.
4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required general accounting 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.

Applicants must have at least one year of experience in financial reporting, loan, grant or general accounting or budgeting. 

Professional certification in any of the Microsoft Office products is a plus.

Must be willing to work in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for the recruitment.  Unofficial transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications are required.  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 candidates must document eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire.

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 our application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: Drew Holcombe, 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: Drew Holcombe, HR Generalist
• Your First and Last Name
• Last 4 of SS#
• 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 301-429-7546.

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.