ACCOUNTANT II

State Salary Grade 15

Annual Salary Range: $41,358- $65,827

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This is a professional position responsible for providing strategic, technical expertise and support to the various operating divisions within the Maryland State Department of Education and serves as the technical and financial advisor to MSDE Assistant Superintendents with regards to financial allocation and expenditure.

Provides solutions to  tailored needs of assigned division managers; develops and implements consistent and effective protocols for Headquarters and Aid to Education financial operations; ensures that management; receives essential, timely, concise, and useful reports and guidance regarding allocations, encumbrances, expenditures, and carry-over funds; reviews and approves all division financial transactions (e.g. requisitions, contracts, contract employee/Loaned Educator/temporary employee requests, sub-grant Notice Of grant Awards (NOA) and payments, budget realignments, sub-cabinet fiscal documents, etc); develops, prepares and amends financial reports; responds in collaboration with the assigned Assistant State Superintendent (s) - to budgetary questions from MSDE decision makers, and State/ federal government analysts/auditors; communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing  

EXPERIENCE: Two years of professional experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.

NOTE: Applicants may substitute a Bachelor's Degree with 30 credit hours in Accounting and related courses including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing for the required education.

Knowledge of  generally accepted accounting principles, theory, procedures and methods; knowledge of governmental accounting standards and document processing; skill in the interpretation of State and federal laws and regulations; skill in using accounting, finance, and spreadsheet software; skill in managing multiple tasks; skill in identifying problems and negotiating solutions; ability to analyze data and make sound decisions; ability to monitor performance and implement improvements; ability to meet established timelines; ability to effectively supervise and lead other professional accounting staff; ability to communicate effectively.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for - Accountant II, Financial Representative 039349 - JobAps #17-006732-0003. Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request