ACCOUNTANT MANAGER III

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Closing date extended. If you applied previously please do not re-apply.

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Department of Human Services

Baltimore City Department of Social Services

1910 N. Broadway

Baltimore MD 21213

This position serves as the Deputy Assistant Director of Finance for the Department of Human Services (DHS), Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) and oversees the coordination and management of Accounting Operations of the BCDSS Finance Division in accordance with applicable State, Federal and agency laws, rules, policies and procedures. The incumbent in this position is responsible for ensuring that all funds received and expended by BCDSS are properly documented and booked utilizing various departmental worksheets and system reports; and the implementation of financial deadlines to ensure the adherence to all imposed daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.

Oversees the management of Accounting Operations of the BCDSS Finance Division and coordinating the work performed by the Accounting Operations Staff in accordance with applicable State, Federal and agency laws, rules, policies and procedures; provides leadership, supervision, training, guidance and direction to the Chief of General Accounting (Accounts Payable Unit and Accounts Receivable Unit), Payroll Manager, Reconciliation Unit and the Banking Manager; recommends disciplinary actions and decisions regarding the hiring and promoting of employees; develops, implements and maintains effective internal controls to ensure that all assets are safeguarded; and attends statewide finance meetings and training to stay current with state departmental policies and procedures.

Monitors and controls system requirements, and the modification procedures to fit the work environment; examines, analyzes and interprets accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles; ensures that all funds received and expended are properly documented and booked utilizing various departmental worksheets and system reports; develops and modifies the divisions accounting procedures to accommodate state and federal government requirements; oversees the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for five (5) bank accounts and submission of the monthly detailed revenue and expenditure reports which reconcile our daily processed thru the state mainframe systems; prepares the preparation and submission of the monthly 302 Reports and Balance Sheet; directs the implementation and operations of the following automated accounting systems: Automated Financial Systems (AFS), the Maryland Children’s Electronic Social Services Information Exchange System (MD CHESSIE), the Client Automated Resource and Eligibility Mainframe System (CARES), and the Financial Management Information mainframe System (FMIS); directs the fiscal year end close-out in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; serves as the direct point of contact for the Office of the Inspector General Auditors, Department of Legislative Audits, Senior Level Program managers, Department of Legislative Audits, senior Level Program Managers, DHS Finance Managers, Providers, Vendors and Clients; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles. Three years of the required experience must have involved the supervision of accountants, fiscal and support staff.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Master's degree in accounting and/or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Limited to candidates willing to work in Baltimore City.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Attn: Joyce Carter, Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Office of Human Resources, 1910 N. Broadway, Baltimore MD 21213.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-7414.

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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.