Grants Unit Accountant

Baltimore, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) you join a team of more than 5000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support preventive services and caring for children and adults.

We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland we leave no one behind.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services

Budget & Finance Division

25 S. Charles Street

Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position is assigned to the Division of Cost Allocation and Revenue Management within the Office of Budget and Finance. The position supervises federal funds accounting and reporting for Department Social Services Administration (SSA) and Child Support Enforcement Administration (CSEA) federal grants. Accurate accounting reporting and attainment of Federal funds enables the Department to maximize its fiscal resources and effectively serve our customers.

POSITION DUTIES

For assigned SSA and CSEA grants maintain and supervise the maintenance of up-to-date records on grant awards expenditures including matching expenditures and attainment; prepare and verify quarterly federal financial reports on grant expenditures and program income based on cost allocation results revenue and reporting requirements; analyze and reconcile actual expenditures reported expenditures and cash attainment; meet with program staff to review grant obligation and liquidation periods reporting requirements grant activity and over and under spending.
Collect summarize and analyze for reasonableness quarterly cost allocation statistics and prior quarter adjustments. Reconcile quarterly administrative costs data files to the Statewide accounting system R*STARS prior to cost allocation to ensure completeness.
Maintain the Federal disbursements ledger that is updated based on quarterly cost allocation results of administrative expenditures quarterly 302 report of assistance expenditures prior quarter adjustments and closing adjustments. Reconciled the disbursements ledger to R*STARS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

One year of experience using Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and/ or other Financial Management Systems.
One year of experience in analyzing and preparing budgets.
One year of experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace for creating spreadsheets and maintaining reports.
One year of supervisory experience.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Not Applicable.

SELECTION PROCESS

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

If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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

For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

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. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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) holiday per year.

Pension State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.

Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application and supplement questionnaire to: Attention: Cynthia McMillian Department of Human Services Examination Services Unit 25 S. Charles Street Room 1116-F Baltimore MD 21201.

Or email ; voice .

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or

Do not submit unsolicited documentation. Resumes should not be viewed for a completed state application.

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

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encouraged them to apply.

IntroductionWhen you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) you join a team of more than 5000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support preventive services and caring for ...