ACCOUNTANT II

This is a position specific recruitment limited to current regular and contractual employees within the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

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Department of Assessments and Taxation

Finance and Administration Division

301 W. Preston Street 9th floor

Baltimore, MD  21201

This position is responsible for assisting the Lead Accountant and the Fiscal Services Administrator II in all accounting functions for the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and the Property Tax Assessment and Appeals Board. The primary functions will include: Reconciliation of the daily cash deposits, checks, and credit card payments for Tax Payer Services and the Charter Unit; Supervise the fiscal staff in the Charter Unit; and work with the accounting staff to improve the overall fiscal and accountability of funds processed by the Department.

• Reconcile all bank invoices, chargebacks and refunds to RSTARS payment source.  Ensure that all charges are consistent with the contract and any exceptions are handled properly and noted.
• Assist with the annual accounting close-out process by ensuring that items are properly accruing or adjusting the necessary accounting transactions at fiscal year-end.
• Develop and maintain various spreadsheets to perform reconciliations of accounting transactions and daily payments made/received.
• Report any issues, variances, or differences with reconciliations to Lead Accountant.
• Report any unresolved issues to the Fiscal Administrator and CFO with supporting documentation.
• Reviews and authorizes financial transaction records.
• Track the monthly revenue for all programs.  Review various reports to confirm if revenue is performing as projected.
• Work with the Charter Fiscal staff on a daily basis to provide oversight of all fiscal operations, compliance and monthly reporting.
• Provide assistance with the annual purge of fiscal records/payments to ensure the correct allocation to customers’ accounts.
• Supervise the fiscal accounts technician supervisor and the fiscal account technician.  Act as a liaison with information processing (OIT), NIC and fiscal control agencies to resolve accounting records and system problems.Reconcile all bank invoices.

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

Experience: Two 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.

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 information submitted after this 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.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

** Applicants will need to complete the supplemental questionnaire **

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:

Department of Assessments and Taxation

Attn: Human Resources Department, Room 511

300 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 410-767-1140.

APPLCATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE CLOSING DATE.

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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