ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

This position has been approved for a 6% salary increase effective July 1, 2021. The salary range demonstrated above does not reflect that increase. Candidates starting prior to July 1 will automatically receive the pay increase on that date. 

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD

This is a professional position serving as a senior accountant and is responsible for supervising, planning, reconciling and controlling the activities of the Fixed Assets Inventory in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and guidelines and regulations established by the Comptroller’s Office, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of General Services.

Supervises staff in the day-to-day operations of the Fixed Assets Inventory; performs advanced cost accounting functions and procedures for fixed assets to include inventory, reconciliation, and financial reporting; maintains the fixed assets database; collaborates with agency Accountable Officers regarding policies and issues; implements and maintains the disposal of property; supervises and posts monthly journal entries to record fixed asset corrections; completes fiscal year-end reports that illustrate additions, deletions, and missing/stolen items; analyzes and maintains other accounts receivable logs and reports for making recommendations to the Central Collections Unit

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.

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

FMIS experience 

Intermediate Experience with Microsoft Excel 

Experience in inventory Management / Fixed Assets Accounting

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application 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. On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments. Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy 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.  

 Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request