ACCOUNTANT II

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS). The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future recruitments for  the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS).  Applicants certified to this list will remain eligible for one year.

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There are multiple positions located at the following addresses:

6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215

7931 Brock Bridge Road, Jessup, MD 20794

*The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies. Therefore, when completing the application, please select all locations in which you are willing to work.

The main purpose of this position is to provide professional accounting support to the Director and Assistant Director of Accounting.  The position provides technical accounting expertise, including the development and interpretation of policies and procedures and the preparation of various reports, forecasts, and account reconciliations as required.  The primary areas of functional responsibility are Capital Projects Accounting; Accounts Receivable; Corporate Purchasing Card Program; and the Financial Support of the Division of Capital Construction and Facilities Maintenance (DCCFM).

Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

·         Maintains and analyzes account balances, certify funding, produce monthly and annual reports, and Supervise a fiscal accounts clerk who is responsible for processing invoices for payment.

·         Interprets and applies pertinent laws and regulations and provide technical accounting direction and guidance to accounting staff at the division level and at correctional facilities specifically related to the proper treatment of Accounts Receivable

·         Serves as the Department's liaison with the DBM Central Collection Unit for the purposes of receiving any new procedures, assignment of staff training, and attending the annual CCU statewide seminar. Reviews monthly status of all delinquent accounts previously referred to CCU.

·         Prints and analyzes the A/R reports for the entire department. Prepares/documents recommendations for resolution of problems at Regional Fiscal Offices by determining the reliability and materiality of the data contained in the reports.

·         Prepares and analyzes a monthly report for the Director and Assistant Director of Accounting summarizing the A/R for the entire department to assure the adherence to all policies and procedures mandated by DBM/CCU. Provide information, prepares analysis, and makes recommendations for internal decisions.

·         Provides Budget Management Support

·         Provides Accounting Oversight of the Corporate Purchasing Card (CPC) Program

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 this selective qualification to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• 1 year of experience completing complex accounting reconciliations and reporting

The following qualification is preferred, not required:

• 1 year of experience working with State of Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS)

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  

Please make sure that you provide complete and accurate 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. We will not consider information submitted after the above closing date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

To submit your qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination

ATTN: Kristina Metzger

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309

Baltimore, MD 21215

For more information, please call 410-585-3397.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.