ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR II

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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The Accountant Supervisor II manages and oversees all financial and accounting activities for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) while providing advanced accounting support for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and the Bay Restoration Fund (BRF). The role directly supports the mission of the Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration (WIFA) by ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, and stewardship of federal, State, and special funds used for Maryland’s water infrastructure projects. 

This position requires in-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), enterprise and revenue bond fund accounting, the SAGE accounting system, and the State’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Advanced Accounting: Independently perform advanced cost, enterprise fund, bond, and loan accounting, as well as R*STARS report analysis and reconciliation in accordance with GAAP.

Financial Reporting & Ledger Maintenance: Prepare supporting schedules and financial statements for CWSRF and BRF programs, maintain the monthly general ledger, support DWSRF and BRF functions, and review and authorize disbursements.

Bond & System Operations: Manage bond issuance and accounting, linked deposit activity, and financial data reporting using the SAGE accounting system.

Technical Advisory: Serve as a technical advisor to WIFA management on complex financial matters involving the CWSRF, DWSRF, and BRF programs.

Funding Program Scope:

CWSRF & DWSRF: Funded via federal grants, State matching funds, special funds, and revenue bond proceeds to provide loans to local jurisdictions. 

BRF: Funded via special fees collected from wastewater system users to provide grants to local governments.

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.

Expertise using State of Maryland financial systems (FMIS, R*STARS, ADPICS, BARS) and specialized accounting software (SAGE).

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Advanced Enterprise Fund & Revenue Bond Accounting: Extensive, hands-on experience performing GAAP-basis enterprise fund accounting, revenue bond accounting, and trustee bank account reconciliations within governmental or state financing programs.
• Federal Grant Management & Monitoring: In-depth knowledge of federal grant accounting, monitoring EPA drawdowns, tracking capital/non-capital set-aside accounts, and managing compliance for State Revolving Loan Funds (CWSRF/DWSRF).
• Supervisory & Team Leadership Experience: Ability to lead, train, and review the technical work of professional accounting staff (such as Accountant Lead and Accountant Advanced positions), delegate assignments, and manage unit performance.
• CPA Credential & Financial Statement / Audit Preparation.

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. 

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

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.