ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR I

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with over 9,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

Washington County

18701 Roxbury Road

Hagerstown, MD 21746

(Roxbury Correctional Institution)

This position is responsible for the fiscal functions of the Maryland Correctional Training Center (MCTC) which is part of the Hagerstown Correctional Complex. This position is responsible for supervision of the Accountant II. The incumbent is responsible for preparing MCTC’s Budget and Monthly Projections and discussing them with the Warden and sending and discussing them with staff at the DPSCS Office of the Secretary. The incumbent monitors the status of MCTC’s expenditures and provides statistical data for department heads as needed. Prepares monthly and annual reports for the complex. The incumbent is the Financial Management Information Systems Liaison for the Complex. The incumbent acts as the Chief Fiscal Officer in the absence of the Fiscal Services Chief.

Prepares the annual budget request for Maryland Correctional Training Center (MCTC). Each request is prepared by analyzing past budgetary experience, current trends, inflationary rates and other data supplied by the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Office of the Secretary, Finance Office. Meetings are held with the Warden, Asst. Warden and Department Heads of MCTC to receive their input as to budgetary needs. Salaries are reviewed in concert with a complete analysis of previous year actual expenditures and current year appropriations of each line item. Prepares the monthly budget projection for MCTC which has a budget which exceeds $45,000,000, houses approximately 2,800 inmates and employs 620 state workers. Analyzes surplus or deficit for each object. The incumbent utilizes the projection in making expenditure decisions and to monitor expenditures.

Responsible for closing MCTC’s accounts properly at year-end, and reporting this to the Fiscal Services Chief.

Analyzes various job processes within supervised units in order to improve the efficiency of the processes.

Directly supervises, plans, and coordinates the work of 4 fiscal employees, 2 of whom have supervisory responsibility. Indirectly supervises an additional 17 positions in the Payroll, Inmate Accounts, and Accts. Receivable, and Accts. Payable units. Acts as the Chief Fiscal Officer in the absence of the Fiscal Services Chief. Observes employees’ productivity, efficiency and accuracy, and identifies and corrects errors. Guidance is given to staff in assigned tasks. Completes performance evaluation ratings. Must also handle employee disciplinary problems, which involves counseling and/or reprimands. Reviews and approves employee leave requests and Position Description forms. Reviews and approves/rejects purchase orders and vendor payments on transmittals. Also, reviews and approves Exception Time Reports for processing and payment.

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

Experience: Four 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 accounting 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.  

• Three years of professional experience supervising subordinate staff in a financial services setting.
• Two years of professional experience in preparing annual budget requests, year-end closing documents, and monthly budget projections using the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) or similar financial management system to process accounting data.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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· Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)

· Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
· Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year 
· Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 
· Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year

· Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may be emailed to Lena Murray@Maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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 recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.