ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR II [058761]

This is a permanent position with full State of Maryland benefits.

Work that Matters. The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development is a national leader in affordable housing and community development.  We are good, but strive to be great.  To make this happen, our team needs members that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, independently bring forth practical and efficient solutions, believe that change is good and wants to come to work knowing that what they do makes a difference in their neighborhood.

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7800 Harkins Rd Lanham, MD 20706

The Department of Housing and Community Development's Headquarters Office is located in Prince George's County at the New Carrollton Metro stop.

This position performs managerial accounting functions related to the State loan accounting functions of the Department's State Funded Loan Programs and responsible for management and administration of all staff and activity in this accounting unit including reconciliations, accounting, financial statement preparation, and financial analysis. This position supports the Department's continued financial health through careful stewardship of its financial resources and provides financial and administration information to Department Executive staff and other State Agencies as requested.

Minimum and Selective qualifications are REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please attach unofficial college transcripts to document 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: 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.  

One year of professional experience in financial statement preparation is REQUIRED.

The successful candidate will have:

• Governmental Accounting Experience
• Experience with advanced Excel functions
• Master's Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance
• Supervisory experience in the field of professional Accounting

Candidates must be willing to work in Prince George's County.

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.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You will be required to complete a qualifications supplement, and the rating is 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. Eligible candidates will be subject to an Excel test.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, telework and job sharing options; training, advancement and career path opportunities; casual business dress on Fridays and through the summer, and a competitive salary.  We are now located in Prince George’s County. There is free parking, a cafeteria in the building, plus DHCD is located just off of Route 50 in close proximity to the New Carrollton Metro station.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: Amy Kipersztok, Department of Housing & Community Development, Office of Human Resources, 7800 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706. All application materials must be received by the filing deadline.  If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to amy.kipersztok@maryland.gov.

Please include the following information in the body of the email:  

• Attn: Amy Kipersztok, Senior HR Generalist
• Your First and Last Name
• Recruitment #
• Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Incorrect application forms, or resumes in place of the application, will not be accepted. If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps.  For questions concerning this position, please call 301-429-7418.

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.