ACCOUNTANT MANAGER II

Grade 20 / $56,743 - $90,107 year

Baltimore City

The Accountant Manager II position serves as the Chief of the Accountants Payable Section and is responsible for providing leadership and administering technical Assistance in planning, directing and controlling accounts payable, grant accounting, and related functions of the Accounting Branch. Assures that transactions are verified, recorded, and reported timely and accurately to management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and guidelines established by the Comptroller Office and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and in compliance with federal regulations and practices.

Oversees the day to day operations of Accounts Payable and Grants Payable Units such as appropriations, expenditures, encumbrances, and pre-encumbrances. Evaluates accounting controls to ensure operations are efficient and effective and establish performance and measurement standards for work quality; Coordinates the integration of existing agency-unique financial systems such as AFR and CCATS systems, with FMIS and ADPICS; Prepares and supervises the preparation of accrued expenditures, encumbrances and liabilities in compliance with GAAP. Assist in the development of audit findings and implements corrective actions. Represents the Branch at various meetings and designated activities.

EDUCATION:  A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a Bachelors with 30 credit hours in Accounting and related courses; including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in Auditing. Possession of a CPA is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Six years (6) of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying General Accepted Accounting Principles. Three years (3) of required experience must be direct supervision of other professional employees.    

Notes: Candidates may substitute possession of CPA certificate or Masters in Accounting for one year of the required experience. Candidates may substitute one year of professional budgeting or auditing experience for one year of the required experience.

Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Knowledge of governmental accounting standards, polices and procedures, Ability to analyze data and make sound decisions, Ability to use financial systems such as ADPICS/ FMIS; Ability to manage schedules and meet established timelines: Ability to effectively supervise and lead other professional staff;   Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of officials and both inside and outside the agencies.

Experience managing operations of Accounts Payable or Grants Accounting Division.         

Experience with Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) and financial database. 

Experience facilitating organizational and business process changes based on agency requirements.

Experience with Microsoft Excel or Data Systems (Cognos) to generate Privot Tables/Charts/V-Lookups/Reports.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

For immediate consideration, applications should be received by December 22, 2017. Open Until Filled.

Please provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you satisfy the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment 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. The examination will 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps which is the preferred method for submitting your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow you to access your documents for future recruitments for which you apply and to verify that the appropriate documents have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  

 If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for Agency Procurement Specialist Supervisor within the Division of Business Services,  Position# 082532 Jobaps# 17-004554-0003, Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.  

 If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.   Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

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