ACCOUNTANT II

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS DIVISION

311 W. SARATOGA STREET

BALTIMORE, MD 21201

This position's primary responsibility is to process, collect and monitor the Department's Account Receivables (AR), totaling approximately $4M. The AR processes include maintenance of a summary ledger (as well as subsidiary ledgers), pursuit of collections, negotiation of repayment terms, transfer of delinquent debts to the DBM-CCU, collections processing (including the allocation/distribution to agency cost centers or LDSS assistance accounts) , and various related account reconciliations.

Maintain the Departments Account Receivable (AR) and Subsidiary Receivable Ledgers. Reconcile the Sum of AR Subsidiary Ledger account balances to the AR Ledger balance to ensure that they agree and reconcile collections recorded in R*STARS to the Subsidiary Ledger entries. Obtain a copy of the Working Fund Composition and Bank Reconciliation items to analyze outstanding receivables. Process and allocate CCU collections and monitor the DBM CCU Client View system for employee delinquent debts and offsets. Prepare monthly financial reports of delinquent accounts and monthly activity for vehicle citations and foster care contract overpayments. At year-end-close, will ensure OIG Fiscal Year Contract Closeout documents reconcile to the AR Ledger and Subsidiary Ledger balances, reconcile FMIS R*STARS clearing account balances, prepare the year-end Account Receivables Aging Report and prepare GAAP Schedule C-Account Receivable Report.

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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 this date. 

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 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.  It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.  

Transcripts should be included with application materials.   

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:  LaToura Jones

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, 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. 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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

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.