ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR II

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BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The main purpose of the position of Accountant Supervisor II at the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) is to review and supervise the work of the Advanced Accountant and other Accountants. Supervise the Debt Collection Unit. Assist with year-end closing and serve as back-up for 302 processing. Train subordinate staff in preparing accurate and precise reconciliations of all bank accounts, gift cards and financial transactions ensuring that Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are applied and proper internal controls are maintained. Responsible for ensuring that all funds received are expended by BCDSS are properly documented and booked utilizing various departmental worksheets and system reports. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of all systems utilized by BCDSS to include the Microsoft Dynamics(D365), the MD CJAMS System, the Client Eligibility and Enrollment System (E&E), the Foster Care Payment Legacy System and the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) to enable them to analyze and interpret the system records and reports. The incumbent is also responsible for the adherence to all imposed daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.

• Provides advice, training and guidance to an Accountant Advanced and other Accountants while reconciling all Bank Accounts, Gift Cards, Salary Advances(Monthly Summary), MA Copay (Monthly Summary), working Fund (Monthly Summary), and other financial transactions. 
• Analyzes and interprets records and reports that are accessed thru the Microsoft D365, the MD CJAMS System, the Eligibility and Enrollment System (E&E), Microsoft Dynamics (D365), the Foster Care Payment Legacy System and the Financial Management Information System (FMIS). 
• Assists internal and external auditors who examines agency records by providing relevant source documents and reports while ensuring internal controls are maintained within all job functions. 
• Serves as a backup when necessary for running and reconciling the D365 Check Issuance reports that are transmitted to the Department of Human Services (DHS) each month. 
• Reesolves complex accounting issues.

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

Experience: Five years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles to include three years performing advanced duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting, or bond and loan accounting.

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 Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required general accounting experience.

4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required general 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.

Two years experience reconciling bank accounts.

Two years experience supervising staff.

Two years experience using Microsoft Office including D365 and Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS).

Two years experience preparing accounting and compliance reports.

Not Applicable.

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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

Or email latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. 

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