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ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

Recruitment #18-004549-0010

Introduction

The Maryland Department of the Environment is accepting applications for the position of Accountant Advanced.  Please note that contractual positions do not offer the same State benefits as permanent positions. 

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment

Water Quality Financing Administration

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

This position is an advanced accounting position responsible for the accounting and contract management activity for all capital projects funded under the Water Quality Financing Administration (WQFA) Grant and Loan Programs that include Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (CWSRF), Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF), Bay Restoration Fund (BRF), Nonpoint Source Fund (NPS), Several State (GO) Grant Programs and Federal special grants. This position is responsible for managing the funds during the implementation of those projects, and ensuring programmatic and fiscal accountability as well as expeditious project completion and expenditure of the funds as required by State and Federal programs.

The incumbent in this position will be required to handle as many as 50 active projects that range in levels of complexity. A single construction project will require determining allowable costs, eligibility factors, and cost-share factors. It is the responsibility of this position to assist in the formulation of project budgets and accounting records that must be established to reflect all of the funding requirements in order to determine the application of funds to line item costs, authorize disbursement of funds, and manage funding through account records using Excel spreadsheets. Additionally, this position is accountable for ensuring that MDE and the local municipality comply with the Federal Laws, the Environment Articles, COMAR, MDE Standard Operating Procedures and Internal Control requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Three 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.

 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

  • Experience in capital project accounting or auditing;
  • Experience monitoring the receipt and disbursement of Federal funds in compliance with State and federal legislation, rules, regulations and policies
  • Experience with the budget process;
  • Experience with the procurement process.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Not Applicable.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum /selective/preferred 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.  Applicants that meet the qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for consideration of an interview/selection.  Only those candidates that demonstrate, in their applications, the required qualifications will be deemed qualified and referred.  

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process.  The assessment will be a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of this position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the cert list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. 

Education credentials and experience verification will be completed by the Appointing Authority.  If you are scheduled to complete an education or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process, if one is required.  Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.

The Maryland Department of the Environment does not sponsor individuals in the application of the H-1B Visa.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act.  You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you apply.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is STRONGLY preferred that you apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. You may email required documentation, transcripts and addendums to Olivia.finley@maryland.gov or fax to 410-537-3966.

Tammy Lewis, Manager, Recruitment and Examination Division

Office of Human Resources

MDE Reference Number:18-004549-0010

1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230

Office: 410-537-3130 Fax: 410-537-3966 Email: tammy.lewis@maryland.gov

The MD State Application Form can be found online.

PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program.

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.




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