Accountant II
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Job Location:
Howard, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia MD 21045
Main Purpose of Job
This position is eligible for hybrid telework.
POSITION DUTIES
Non-UFD & Private Funding Grants Manager
Develops financial processes for immediate and long-range financial management and planning ensures compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations and serves as an advisor for the Director of Fiscal Services Unit.
Budget Management
Maintains merit and contractual employees records to include tracking funding sources.
Reviews and approves sub-vendors invoices for accuracy
Assists with budget management funded through state and local government as well as the private grantors
Assists with close-out by ensuring items are properly accrued and adjusted at fiscal year end
Coordinating with Grants
Coordinates with grants liaison and financial staff
Reconciles all grants monthly.
Financial Reporting
Prepares various finance and budget reports as needed.
Presents financial budgets forecasts and summaries quarterly and as required.
Financial Planning and Management
Develops cost containment strategies as necessary.
Collaborates with the Fiscal/Program team to solve financial problems.
Conducts research and provide statistical information and data for necessary reports.
Provides forecast for operation expenditures to ensure available resources for operation.
Reconciles grants in SAP to FMIS.
Accounts Receivable audit
20%
Grant Invoicing
Prepares a variety of monthly and quarterly invoices for internal and external customers. The invoices are prepared for various programs and are a requirement for some funding sources. Examples include Family Options Program; Invoices are generated by an extensive review and reconciliation process encompassing County reports and FMIS reports to determine proper expenditures. Review expenditures and invoices with program managers and make appropriate adjustments.
Special Projects
Assists and provides requested information and prepares responses to Federal State and County auditors. Assist with special projects as requested by the Fiscal Services Chief II and other duties as necessary.
5%
Other Duties as Assigned:
Possesses a broad understanding of HCHD services and can refer to other programs. Participates in necessary drills and exercises responds to emergencies as appropriate keeps abreast of policies and procedures in the program bureau and department. Completes all required trainings. Participates in quality improvement efforts within the program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelors degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
Experience: Two 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 the required 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience maintaining accurate records on grant awards and expenditures
- Experience in preparing annual budget requests and monthly budget projections
- Experience accounting for grants from multiple funding sources
- Experience implementing fiscal policies and procedures
- Experience maintaining necessary documentation of fiscal transactions for audit and other purposes
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .
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.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.
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 to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
