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ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR II

Chief, Capital Program Contract Division

Recruitment #16-004552-0002

Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment in which the Maryland Department of the Environment, Water Quality Financing Administration, is recruiting for an Accountant Supervisor II. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only.  The resulting cert list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within the classification must re-apply.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment

Coordinating Offices

Water Quality Financing Administration (WQFA)

1800 Washington Blvd.

 Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

This position is a key management position within the Water Quality Financing Administration (WQFA) as the Chief of the Capital Program Contract Division. As the Division Chief, this position provides guidance and clarification of unique programmatic requirements to both loan/grant recipients and staff to ensure compliance. The incumbent's responsibility is financial compliance, programmatic compliance, procurement contract review/approval, and fund disbursement review/ approval for Capital Programs administered by WQFA.

The capital programs includes: EPA grants, Water Quality and Drinking Water Revolving Loan Funds, Bay Restoration Fund (BRF), Chesapeake Bay NPS 2010 Trust fund grants, Special Water Quality and Health grants, Biological Nutrient removal grants, Water Supply Financial Assistance grants, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) loan/grants, Green Reserve grants, Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund, and the Brownfields Revolving Loan fund loans.

The incumbent will oversee multiple funding sources and the payment reimbursement process ensuring accurate and timely payments of project eligible costs. Each funding source has a unique eligibility and program requirement; it is important that the payment review and approval process is within compliance. Also, ensuring the engineering inspection reports includes supporting documentation to justify reimbursement of costs. The incumbent works directly with engineers, local municipal officials, and contractors to resolve issues that arise during the course of the project.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:  

  • CPA Certification  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite        
  • Experience managing  Capital Projects       
  • Familiarity with Contract Review procedures        
  • Knowledge of Government Procurement  procedures      
  • Experience overseeing Grant and Loan Funding  

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum /selective/preferred 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.  Applicants that meet the qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for consideration of an interview/selection.  Only those candidates that demonstrate, in their applications, the required qualifications will be deemed qualified and referred.  

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process.  The assessment will be a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of this position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.  Education credentials and experience verification will be completed by the Appointing Authority.  If you are scheduled to complete an education or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process, if one is required.  Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.

The MD Department of the Environment does not sponsor individuals in the application of the H-1B Visa.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act.  You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you apply.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is STRONGLY preferred that you apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Olivia Finley, Recruitment and Examination Division

Office of Human Resources

MDE Reference Number: 16-004552-0002

1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230

410-537-3105/ EMAIL olivia.finley@maryland.gov

Fax# 410-537-3966

The MD State Application Form can be found online.

PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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. 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.




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