ACCOUNTANT II

This recruitment is limited to current Department of Human Resources employees only and also has a Selective Qualification.  You must have one year experience working with the various systems utilized by BCDSS Finance Unit, which includes the Automated Financial System (AFS), the Maryland Children’s Electronic Social Services Information Exchange (MD CHESSIE) System, the Client Automated Resource and Eligibility Mainframe System (CARES), the Foster Care Payment Legacy System and the Financial Management Information System (FMIS). 

You must also meet the education and experience requirements to be approved for this recruitment.

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Baltimore City Department of Social Services

Finance Unit

1910 N. Broadway

Baltimore, MD 21213

This position prepares accurate and precise reconciliations of all bank accounts, gift cards and financial transactions ensuring that Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are applied and proper internal controls are maintained; ensures that all funds received are expended by Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) are properly documented and booked utilizing various departmental worksheets and system reports; has working knowledge of all systems utilized by BCDSS to include the Automated Financial System (AFS), the Maryland Children’s Electronic Social Services Information Exchange (MD CHESSIE) System, the Client Automated Resource and Eligibility Mainframe System (CARES), the Foster Care Payment Legacy System and the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) to enable them to analyze and interpret the system records and reports; adheres to all imposed daily, weekly and monthly deadlines; interprets system requirements and applies accounting procedures to fit the work environment; prepares reports, accrual entries and accumulating data needed to ensure a smooth year-end close-out process; assists internal and external auditors examine agency records by providing relevant source documents and reports; reviews audit findings and accumulating data to address Corrective Action Plans; and ensures that the proper internal controls are maintained within all job functions.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification and limitation to be considered.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification.

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.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification to be considered.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification.

One year experience working with the various systems utilized by BCDSS Finance Unit, which includes the Automated Financial System (AFS), the Maryland Children’s Electronic Social Services Information Exchange (MD CHESSIE) System, the Client Automated Resource and Eligibility Mainframe System (CARES), the Foster Care Payment Legacy System and the Financial Management Information System (FMIS).

Limited to current Departmetn of Human Resources employees only.

Please provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. 

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. 

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. 

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.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

DHR Examination Services Unit

Attention: Leslie Wigfield

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-7316, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation. The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

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.

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