ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED (Full-Time Contractual)

Maryland AG; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits eligibility

Paid time off accrual up to 40 hours/년

Job summary

MDH Behavioral Health Administration in Catonsville, MD is seeking an Accountant Advanced to support the Fiscal Operations and daily processes of the Public Behavioral Health System. This role involves reviewing payroll issues, completing pay blocks, and posting journal entries for reallocations, while coordinating with program managers on requisitions, invoices, travel, and trainings.

You will manage FMIS data entry, review LHD payments, and assist with projections and year-end accruals or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with three credit hours in auditing.
• At least three years of experience applying GAAP to accounting systems and reports.
• Notes on substitutions: CPA exam eligibility, military service credits, and related substitutions may fulfill education/experience requirements.
• Experience processing invoices in FMIS and preparing related financial reports.
• Experience tracking accounts payable and accounts receivable; payroll reconciliation and CPC alignment.

Responsibilities

• Review payroll issues and complete pay blocks for CSA’s and University payments.
• Prepare journal entries for reallocation of expenditures and assist with month-end close.
• Collaborate with program managers on requisitions, travel requests, and monthly invoices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting with auditing coursework

Tools

FMIS

Answers

Excel

Job description

GRADE

STD0017

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration

Catonsville, MD 21228

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as an Accountant Advanced for the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) in the implementation of the Public Behavioral Health System. This position is an integral part of the Fiscal operations and daily fiscal processes. This position provides a crucial function in the daily operations of BHA. This position reviews payroll issues, completes pay blocks for CSA’s and University payments, completes journal entries for reallocation of expenditures, collaborates with program managers on requisitions, travel requests, monthly invoices, conferences, training, software and educates on processes and procedures for the administration. This position also enters invoices into the FMIS system, they review LHD payments in FMIS, rollover, reductions, and assists with projections and year end close out for accruals or encumbrances.

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:
  • 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

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience processing invoices in FMIS.
• Experience running reports (standard and focus) in FMIS and Answers.
• Experience tracking accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Experience with Excel.
• Experience reconciling CPC and payroll.

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 position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly 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 date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified 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

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

DEI & ACCOMMODATIONS

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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