ACCOUNTANT LEAD SPECIALIZED

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

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This position is located at 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330, Baltimore, MD 21230

As part of the Accounting and Finance Operations Department, this position is to assist and support the agency with accounting and financial reporting.

As an Accountant Lead Specialized the primary duties are assisting and supporting the day-to-day operations by enhancing transactional oversight and the internal controls of the Accounting and Finance Department and will assist in the preparation of internal and external financial information. 

 

This position will also assist the Finance Supervisor in the processing of the bi-weekly payroll using SPS Workday for regular and contractual employees.  This may include the oversight of the Admin Officer I assigned to the bi-weekly payroll.  This position will monitor and oversee the timely and accurate timekeeping and payroll submissions, ensuring all Agency personnel are paid properly and accurately.  This position will oversee the maintenance and integrity of leave records.

 

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing, monitoring, and assisting in the maintenance of electronic records used to account for amounts withheld from player prizes, Agency bank accounts, tracking of invoices and their timely payment, reviewing and assisting with the approval/release of invoices on a timely basis, reviewing disbursement processes, documenting work flow and responsibilities, reviewing deposits made, etc.

Experience: Four years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles to include two 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 a 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 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 consideration will be given to applicants who possess the following:

Preferred Qualifications:

Microsoft Dynamics

Lottery and/or Gaming Experience

Not Applicable.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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.

The examination will consist of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of this position. You may be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Agency at 410-230-8766.

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 application must be submitted by the closing date.

We will not consider information submitted after this date. The online application process if STRONGLY preferred if the online process is not available to you, you may complete and submit a completed application along with the supplemental questions to:

Aimee Ringgold

MLGCA 1800 Washington BLVD., Suite 330 Baltimore, MD 21230

Fax: 410-230-5591

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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.