ACCOUNTANT LEAD

Introduction When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 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 to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind. Grade 17 Location of Position Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Office of Finance, 1910 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21213 Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of the position of Accountant Lead for the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) is to prepare accurate and precise reconciliations of all bank accounts, gift cards and financial transactions ensuring that Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are applied and proper internal controls are maintained. Responsible for ensuring all funds received are expended by BCDSS are properly documented and booked using departmental worksheets and system reports. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of all systems utilized by BCDSS including the Automated Financial System (AFS – D365), the Child Juvenile and Adult Management System (CJAMS), the Foster Care Payment Legacy System and the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) to analyze and interpret system records and reports. The incumbent is also responsible for meeting all imposed daily, weekly and monthly deadlines. Position Duties Provide advice, training and guidance to an Accountant II and other Accountants while reconciling all Bank Accounts, Gift Cards, Salary Advances (Monthly Summary), MA Copay, Working Fund (Monthly Summary), and other financial transactions. Analyze and interpret records and reports accessed through the Automated Financial System (AFS–D365), the Child Juvenile and Adult Management System (CJAMS), the Foster Care Payment Legacy System and the Financial Management Information System (FMIS). Assist internal and external auditors who examine agency records by providing relevant source documents and reports while ensuring internal controls are maintained within all job functions. Serve as a backup when necessary for running and reconciling the AFS‑365 Check Issuance Reports transmitted to the Department of Human Services (DHS) each month. Responsible for resolving complex accounting issues. Minimum Qualifications Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing. Experience: Three years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles. Notes: Candidate 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. 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. 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 experience. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience. Candidate 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 One year of experience reconciling bank accounts, gift cards, program audits, and internal control processes. One year of experience using Microsoft Office including D365 and Financial Management Information System (FMIS). One year of experience preparing accounting and compliance reports. Benefits Personal Leave – new State employees are awarded six personnel days annually (prorated based on start date). Annual Leave – ten days of accumulated annual leave per year. Sick Leave – fifteen days of accumulated sick leave per year. Parental Leave – up to sixty days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. Holidays – state employees also celebrate at least twelve holidays per year. Pension – state employees earn credits toward a retirement pension. Positions may be eligible for telework. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland