CONTRACTUAL ACCOUNTANTS ADVANCED

This is a contractual position with limited benefits  

Work that matters.  The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in affordable housing and community development.  Our team needs accountants that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, independently implement practical and efficient solutions, believe change is good and want to come to work knowing that what they do makes a difference.

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Lanham, Maryland. 

This position is located adjacent to the New Carrollton metro stop in Prince George’s County.

DHCD has five immediate openings for a Grant Accountant, a Budget Accountant, a Loan Servicing Accountant and two GAAP Accountants positions. Successful candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience with Excel.

Grant Accountant (1 vacancy): This is an advanced accountant position that will perform financial functions related to Federal grants. This includes preparation of grant budgets, accounting for the collection and payments of grants, coordination with various programs and governmental agencies, reconciliation and reporting.

Budget Accountant (1 vacancy): This is an advanced accountant position that will assist in the preparation of the Department's budget requests, review and analyze financial transactions, and forecast spending. Assists with close-out by ensuring that items are properly accrued and adjusted at fiscal year end; Advises management on the status of accounts and recommends alternatives to improve the agency's financial position; Participates in the audit process of agency fiscal operations by providing auditors with explanations of accounting procedures, providing documentation of fiscal transactions and assisting in the formulation and implementation of corrective action plans precipitated by audit exceptions.

Loan Servicing Accountant (1 vacancy): This is an advanced accountant position that ensures new mortgage loans are accurately set-up for servicing in SASS (State Asset Servicing System); Encumbrance data and account coding is entered timely; payments due are calculated based on the Deed of Trust and that cash flow billings are verified and accurately reflected on the servicer delinquency report. This position performs and reviews loan accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and State and Departmental policies and procedures.

(GAAP) Accountants (2 vacancies): These advanced accountant positions are responsible for general ledger activity for Insurance and Loan Accounting. They perform such duties as reconciliations for general ledger accounts and preparation of financial statements for assigned entities. These positions perform and review accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and State and Departmental policies and procedures.

Please read carefully. Minimum qualifications are REQUIRED. Please provide UNOFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS to verify your education.  

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 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 the required 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. 

• Preference will be given to candidates with grant or governmental accounting experience.
• Successful candidates will have strong analytical skill and experience with Excel.    
• CPA's preferred but not required. 

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum and selective qualifications for this recruitment. Please provide transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications. Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS

DHCD offers competitive salaries, training and advancement opportunities, flexible work schedules and telework options, and casual business dress on Fridays

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  However, if you wish to submit a paper application or are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via fax or mail. Please include a cover memo with the following information:

Attn: Alicia Townsend, Recruitment Manager

Your First and Last name

Last 4 of SS#

Recruitment #

Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Please be advised that we can no longer accept the old MS-100 or resumes in place of application.  Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps or by contacting the Department of Budget and Management's Recruitment and Examinations Division Job Information Line at 410- 767-4850.

Email to:

Alicia Townsend, Recruitment Manager

Ohr.dhcd@maryland.gov

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.