ACCOUNTANT II

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Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, MD 21045

This position serves as an Accountant II with a working title as Non-Unified Funding Documents (UFD) & Private Funding Grants Manager at Howard County Health Department. The agency has an average annual appropriation budget of ~$50 million dollars (FY 2025) and includes over twenty Non-UFD & Private grants. This position will manage all grants (~20) funded through various funding stream that will not be processed by using the UFD process. This position performs professional, full-time level of work examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS) to maintain the Agency's financial record, operational programs or procedures. The position also performs process reviews and makes recommendations for improvements as well as contract compliance and audit reviews. Confer with other administrative officials, program heads, staff specialists and others to exchange information pertaining to the program or interpret policies or offer recommendations, assist with closeout and complete other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework.

70%
Non-UFD & Private Funding Grants Manager
Develops financial processes for immediate and long-range financial management and planning, ensures compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations and serves as an advisor for the Director of Fiscal Services Unit.

Budget Management
• Maintains merit and contractual employees’ records to include tracking funding sources.
• Reviews and approves sub-vendors’ invoices for accuracy
• Assists with budget management funded through state and local government as well as the private grantors
• Assists with close-out by ensuring items are properly accrued and adjusted at fiscal year end

Coordinating with Grants
• Coordinates with grants liaison and financial staff
• Reconciles all grants monthly.

Financial Reporting
• Prepares various finance and budget reports as needed.
• Presents financial budgets, forecasts and summaries quarterly and as required.

Financial Planning and Management
• Develops cost containment strategies as necessary.
• Collaborates with the Fiscal/Program team to solve financial problems.
• Conducts research and provide statistical information and data for necessary reports.
• Provides forecast for operation expenditures to ensure available resources for operation.
• Reconciles grants in SAP to FMIS.
• Accounts Receivable audit

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.

The desired candidate should possess the following:

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. 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 410-333-5689. 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 MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

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. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or 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.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.