Accountant Supervisor I
Accountant Supervisor I
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Introduction
If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits pension generous leave competitive salary and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth apply to join the DPSCS team today!
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.
As a member of the DPSCS team you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) becoming vested in the State pension supplemental retirement options and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
POSITION DUTIES
This position serves to support theFiscal Services Chief II in the management control and
reporting on all fiscal (budgetprocurement and accounting) operations for WesternCorrectional Institution and NorthBranch Correctional Institution. Thisposition also provides information to the institutions managing officers andsupervises various financeoffice personnel.
BUDGET PREPARATONAND MANAGEMENT
the Fiscal Services ChiefII in the preparation of the annual budget
request. Each request is prepared by analyzing pastbudgetary experience current trends inflationary rates and information givenfrom
The Department of Budget andManagement and the Department of Public Safety and Correctional ServicesOffice of the Secretary Finance Office.Meetings are also held with the Warden Assistant Warden and DepartmentHeads of each institution to get their input as to their budgetary needs. Salaries are reviewed in concert with acomplete analysis of previous year actual expenditures and current yearappropriations of every line item.
Prepares the monthly budgetprojections for the North Branch Correctional Institution and will assist withthe Western Correctional Institution projections. Surplus or deficit for each object isanalyzed. Utilizes the projection inmaking expenditure decisions and to monitor expenditures.
Serves as the primary assistant tothe Fiscal Services Chief II when compiling and finalizing data relating to thefiscal year-end closing in accordance with GAD guidelines.
ACCOUNTING OFFICE/SUPERVISION
2. Assists in the management andcontrol of the overall operations of the fiscal office to include AccountsPayable Inventory and Inmate Accounts.Has full supervisory responsibility for Accountant II. This includes planning coordinatingsupervising and evaluating the work of the Accountant II. Supervises the work of fiscal employees inthe accounting office operations (Accounts Payable Inventory and InmateAccounts). Observes employeesproductivity efficiency accuracy and identifies and corrects errors. Guidance is given to staff in assigned tasksensuring that proper procedures are followed and adherence to all policies andprocedures. Required to completeemployee evaluations. Must also handleemployee disciplinary problems which involves counseling and/orreprimands. Reviews and approvesemployee leave requests MS22s and evaluations.
Assists the Fiscal Services Chiefwith the determination and implementation of solutions to day-to-dayproblems. Assists in the development ofnew internal procedures. Assists inestablishing and maintaining adequate internal controls to ensure completion ofall requirements in a timely manner.
Reviews supporting documentationfor disbursements on a test basis comparing the invoices to ensure the goodsand services are received.
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
3. Coordinates with the Inventoryand Correctional Supply Staff in the management of Commissaries generalstorerooms and warehouses etc. Assiststhe inventory staff in reviewing the monthly inventory counts taken at eachlocation ensuring compliance with DGS regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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 Masters 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.
may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting Officerclassification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Accounting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Three years of professional experience supervising subordinate staff in a financial services setting.
2. Two years of professional experience in preparing annual budget requests year-end closing documents and monthly budget projections using the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) or similar financial management system to process accounting data.
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.
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- Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
- Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
- Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
- Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
- Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
- Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
- Student Loan Forgiveness -Employees with the State of Maryland are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Mass Transit Benefit-Permanent State employees are entitled to use the Baltimore Light Rail the Baltimore Metro Subway the Baltimore Bus Service.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended.However if you are unableto apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to the recruitment number in the subject line. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the assigned analyst using the information below.
Oluwakemi Oyesile
If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or .
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
