*Re-posting* ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR I

*This position is being reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply.*

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Finance and Administrative Services- Annapolis, MD.  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. 

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Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Finance and Administrative Services, Annapolis, MD, is currently accepting applications for an Accountant Supervisor I. The main purpose of this position is to supervise the accounting functions of DNR related to the receipt of federal funds. In addition, this position is responsible for establishing policies and procedures related to the accounting of federal grants and preparation of the annual G-8 grant reconciliation for the Comptroller of the Treasury.

Additional duties include:

• supervision of two professional support staff pertaining to the accounting and billing of federal grants.
• preparation and submission of the annual indirect cost proposal for the Department
• supervision of the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual submissions of financial status reports required by federal agencies
• support of the Director and Deputy Director of Finance and Administrative Services, the Associate Director of Budget and Grants and the Associate Director of Accounting and Payroll in the preparation of the annual budget, closeout related matters and other fiscal related duties as assigned.
• Perform duties as the Fiscal Officer for the Finance and Administrative Services unit. Duties include the preparation of monthly expenditure projections for the unit as well as the comparison of actual expenditures to budgeted appropriation in the approval of expenditures for the unit. Ã
• Review of miscellaneous journal entries to ensure compliance with State fiscal and DNR policies and procedures.

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. 

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

Experience in grant accounting and budget forecasting is preferred.

Experience in the analysis of expenditures in comparison to the budgeted appropriation is preferred.

Experience in the supervision of others is preferred.

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 may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. You will be required to submit a supplemental questionnaire.This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded with the exception of the foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

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