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ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR II

Recruitment #26-004552-0007

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Introduction

We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team.

MDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.

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GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Business Administration 
Office of Fiscal Services
1800 Washington Blvd. 
Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Grants Manager position within the Office of Fiscal Service​ manages the Grants Accounting Division, overseeing day-to-day responsibilities in grants and loan accounting, fund accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting. The position is responsible for examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems and reports to ensure compliance with the State’s and the Department’s fiscal policies and procedures. Additionally, the Grants Manager supervises two accounting professionals.

POSITION DUTIES

System and Federal Fund Accounting​ 

Perform advanced system and federal fund cost accounting to prepare financial records and reports for management and federal agencies. 

Capital Projects Monitoring​

Oversee the Capital Projects Bond Accounting systems at month-end to ensure correct posting to support schedules, the Bond Status Report, and the Relational Statewide Accounting and Reporting System (R*STARS).

System Structure Analysis 
​Manage agency organization within systems accounting by establishing structures in R*STARS to ensure program cost account elements (PCAs), grants, and vendors are structurally accurate.

Reimbursable Funds Management

​Monitor and review Reimbursable Funds Cost Accounting systems for both expenditures and revenues, ensuring accurate inclusion in R*STARS and all support schedules.

 

​Federal Reporting and Approval

​Review and approve financial status, cash flow, and indirect cost reports for federal officials regarding the distribution of federal funds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process.  Please read all requirements before applying.

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

 

  • Two years of experience directly supervising accountants, budget specialists, and fiscal employees.
  • Experience tracking and managing grant accounts. 
  • Proficiency in entering and reconciling financial data, reviewing statements, and generating reports using RSTARS or similar accounting systems.
  • Advanced experience managing and summarizing complex spreadsheets using MS Excel.
  • Experience interpreting and applying municipal, state, and federal government accounting guideline and compliance rules. 


SELECTION PROCESS

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 the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Application must be completed.  Do not leave work experience section blank.  Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as "yes, " will result in no credit for those responses.

Should you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service.  This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.


BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

Paid holidays

Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs

Employee & employer contributory pension plan 


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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to Olivia.Sterrett@maryland.gov or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. 

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

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.  MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.




Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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