ACCOUNTANT II
*Re-Post*
Recruitment #19-004547-0006
Department | DPSCS Division of Correction Headquarters |
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Date Opened | 7/31/2019 08:16:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 8/18/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $43,669.00 - $69,505.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Angela Chase |
Work Location |
Allegany
Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Howard Washington County |
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Division of Financial Services
7931 Brockbridge Road
Jessup, MD 20794
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Reconciliations
Analyze, verify and reconcile the transactions entered into the Maryland Offenders Banking System (MOBSII) or other DPSCS supported systems to the corresponding transactions entered into the Financial Management Information System (FMIS).
Recommend corrections/adjustments to MOBSII or DPSCS supported systems based on the reconciliation analysis.
Prepare and post necessary corrections/adjustments to FMIS based on the reconciliation analysis.
Report status of reconciliation to the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer.
Monitor transmittal processing by Accounts Payable and follow-up on process
Assist with Agency working fund reconciliations, as appropriate, according to State of Maryland General Accounting Division Procedures.
Budget Preparation & Management
Assist in preparation of annual budget request forms, and review prior year expenditures and appropriations.
Assist in preparing the monthly budget projections analyzing current and prior year expenditures.
Assist in formulating spending strategies based on the appropriations and projected expenditures.
Close Out
Assist with compiling and finalizing data relating to the fiscal year-end closing.
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: 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s):
One year of experience completing accounting reconciliations and reporting
One year of experience with the State of Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS)
Experience compiling, adjusting and reconciling budgets
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to: HRSD-Recruitment & Examination, ATTN: Angela Chase, 300 E. Joppa Road, Suite 1000 Towson, MD 21286.
Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment & Examination at 410-339-5964.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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