ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

State of Maryland; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid holidays

State pension

Health, dental, and prescription plans

State Employees Credit Union

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Labor in Hunt Valley, MD seeks an Advanced Accountant to analyze agency accounting systems, apply GAAP, and maintain budgets across multiple funding sources. The role provides fiscal guidance to management and collaborates with federal and state offices.

The position requires strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, attention to detail, and experience in budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting. A public sector background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with three credit hours in auditing.
• Three years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems and reports.
• Substitution options: BA with 30 accounting credits including auditing.
• CPA or master’s in accounting may substitute for one year of experience.
• One year of professional auditing may substitute for one year of experience.
• Military service as commissioned officer in Accounting/Finance may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, draft, and prepare state budget and federal grant applications.
• Monitor funding opportunities and revise documents to obtain/deobligate funds.
• Prepare internal projection sheets for comparison to OOA projections.
• Monitor monthly procurement transactions and allocate to budgets.
• Assist with daily procurement and grant drawdowns, liaising with OOA/OGS.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with auditing coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Introduction

Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for an Advanced Accountant position within the Division of Labor and Industry, General Administration unit. As a member of the DLI 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

STD0017

LOCATION OF POSITION

10946 Golden West Drive, Suite 160, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

Main Purpose of Job

This position examines, analyzes and interprets the various accounting systems, records and reports within the Division of Labor and Industry by applying generally accepted accounting principles in order to modify and maintain agency accounting systems, cash receipt processes, prepare financial reports or statements and give fiscal advice to management. This position performs specialized duties within the 7 main units of the Division, each with unique funding sources including federal, special, general and revenue funding as well as cash receipts for penalties, fines, and sales. This position is responsible for maintaining and monitoring state and federal fiscal budgeting and accounting and ensuring management is aware of fiscal status on a monthly basis. This position advises on allowable procurements and ensures compliance with funding requirements, State accounting procedures, and all related reporting. This position also serves as a liaison between the Division and the Department’s Office of Administration, federal fiscal oversight, and internal and external auditing personnel. This position also assists in legislative responses and special projects. The combined budget for the Division is $21.3 million.

POSITION DUTIES

• Develop, draft, and prepare complete state budget and federal grant applications for the various units within the Division on an annual basis using appropriate cost accounting.
• Monitors for additional funding opportunities and revises and prepares detailed documents to obtain or deobligate.
• Utilizes each new year’s instructions and ensures documents are prepared accurately and timely with the goals of each unit accounted for.
• Prepares special budgetary requests for class adjustments, budget amendments, etc.
• Ensures each year’s grants and budget allowances by unit are properly expended throughout the year, avoiding end of year conflicts or unnecessary deobligations.
• Monitors and accurately applies indirect cost rates and Divisional allocations across the units.
• Monitors on a monthly basis each procurement transaction from the various units for accurate accounting, journal entries, and allocation to their respective budgets, object coding, and fund sources.
• Ensures credit card charges are accurately dispersed from accounting and ensures charges to the various units are accurately reflected in monthly projection reports.
• Requests required journal entries as necessary and tracks to ensure completeness.
• Prepares internal projection sheets for comparison to OOA projection sheets on a monthly basis for both state and federal fiscal years.
• Monitors and assists each unit in their daily cash/credit card revenue and reconciles internal receipts with Departmental revenue reports on a monthly basis and creates simplified reports and charts to share with management.
• Develops and fine tunes database systems used by the various units to track and ensure proper accounting in accordance with State and federal guidelines.
• Manages related Legislative audits to ensure avoidance of repeat and new findings by representing the Division during audits and monitoring units quarterly throughout the year for continued compliance.
• Assists OOA in daily procurement and grant drawdowns and serves as the main point of contact for OOA regarding daily fiscal matters.
• Attends OOA/federal audit meetings and represents the Division to report back areas of concern and status of compliance.
• Ensures end of year procurements are coordinated and accurately processed through OOA and OGS.
• Assists in Divisional projects as needed and provides assistance preparing legislative responses and fiscal notes.
• Ensures all fiscal related reporting required of the various units within the Division are completed timely and accurately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

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.
• 1. Candidates 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.
• 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 master's 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 in state or federal government, preferably in a financial, budget, accounting, or analytical capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal financial regulations, policies, and requirements, with strong analytical, computational, and mathematical skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, along with strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Not Applicable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

BENEFITS

This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:

• Flexible hours
• Paid holidays 12-13 per year
• Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
• State Pension ('defined benefit' plan)
• Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
• Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
• State Employees Credit Union

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.