ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR I

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in all Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services facilities as they occur. Applicants certified to this list will remain eligible for one year.

Applicants wishing to work in other locations or facilities should apply at this time.

Please make sure you indicate each Maryland County that you are willing to accept employment on your application.

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Two vacancies currently exist at the South Region Finance Office in Jessup, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)

The main purpose of this position is to manage the work of a large accounting operation; prepare reports and schedules; authorize cash disbursements for emergency purchases; receive cash; engage in correspondence covering designated areas of work; maintain liaison in accounting and fiscal matters with other agencies and the private sector.

Manage fiscal operations of the following operational units and staff: Accounts Payable, Inmate Accounts, Inventory Control, Timekeeping/payroll and the Accountant Trainee.

Prepare financial reports and statements for use by management.

Participate in the audit process of agency fiscal operations.

In the absence of the Fiscal Services Chief II, provide supervisory overnight of budget and financial staff

Perform other duties as assigned by the Fiscal Services Chief II, Institutional Management, DOC Headquarters and DPSCS - Financial Services

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

Experience: Four 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 accounting 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.

The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the job.

Please make sure you provide information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. It is essential that you give complete and accurate information on your application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the online application or the Md. State paper application. This office will NOT consider information submitted after the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload document(s) by electronic means with the submission of your application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, title of the position and number of pages).

Information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

If you do not have internet access, please mail your application (by the closing date) to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination Unit

ATTN: K. Underwood

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309

Baltimore, MD 21215. For more information, please call 410-585-3391

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.