ACCOUNTANT MANAGER I, ASSISTANT MANAGER - REVENUE ACCOUNTING

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list will be used to staff this position/function only. Interested persons may need to reapply for future recruitments within this classification.

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Anne Arundel

The incumbent will assist the Manager of Revenue Accounting in the management of accounting staff in the Data and Banking Services Units. The Data Unit records taxes and fees into the State's general ledger (FMIS), and the Banking Services Unit researches taxpayer payment issues. Associated duties include assisting with the management of recording and reporting general fund and special fund taxes and fees; reviewing monthly reports and tax reconciliations to the FMIS year-end closing schedules; and the calculation and distribution of Admissions & Amusement and local income taxes to counties, towns, and municipalities. Additional responsibilities consist of reviewing and preparing employee performance evaluation forms; assisting in the general oversight of new technologies related to work; and being an active attendee of various meetings with administration, general accounting, and other RAD Sections.

Please Note: This position may be required to work evenings and Saturdays during the tax filing season (Jan- May).

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

Experience: Three years experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles or by auditing corporation income tax returns

Notes:

1. Candidates may sustitute a Bachelors 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. 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 general accounting experience. 3. Applicants must have a minimum of one year supervisory experience.

* In order to receive due credit, all unofficial transcripts must be submitted in a non-editable format prior to the closing date. If you can edit your document, it is not acceptable for the purpose of demonstrating your qualifications.

** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

• Experience with and knowledge of personal computers (proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Experience using a computer to access, input and extract data
• Demonstration of good written and oral communication skills
• Experience preparing reports and statements
• Experience with or knowledge of the Statewide Accounting System (FMIS)
• Demonstration of ability to lead others
• Demonstration of willingness and ability to supervise work in a high-volume, production environment with tight deadlines
• Confidence and self-motivation
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Commitment to good work ethics
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• Knowledge of and experience with federal and State corporation income laws
• Possession of an active CPA license

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience. Please submit an unofficial copy of your college diploma or transcripts for full consideration of your qualifications if applicable prior to the closing date. It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be received. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Qualifying applicants are subject to an oral interview. Prior to appointment, the employee must successfully undergo a comprehensive background investigation including a review of criminal, MVA and tax records; and determination of legal authorization to work in the United States or under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.  Upon initial appointment OR promotion to a position in the State Personnel Management System, an employee is required to serve an initial six month probationary period.  This probationary period may be extended an additional six months under certain circumstances at the discretion of the appointing authority.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Veterans 

Thank you for your service to our country. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.

Attachments

The preferred method for submitting additional information is to upload it directly into your online account.  Please remove references to the first 5 digits of your SSN and your DOB on all attachments by deleting, redacting or blacking that information out with a marker.  Please note that all unofficial transcripts must be submitted in a non-editable format.

Faxes/Email

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If you choose fax or email as the option to submit your application and/or required additional information, you must include the following information on each page you submit:

First and Last Name
Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
The last 4 digits of your SS#
Fax: 410-974-5249 – This fax number is for Comptroller of Maryland recruitment efforts only.

Email: ahaskins@comp.state.md.us

For Further Questions

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this 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.

If you have questions about this particular recruitment, please contact the Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources at dsellman@comp.state.md.us.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 260-6622 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
 
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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